Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 497

They leaned side by side against the ship's railing, letting the cool ocean breeze tangle their hair. Carolyn raised her wine glass and tapped it gently against Allison's. The clink rang out, sharp and clear in the night air.

Carolyn took a long sip. Her cheeks were flushed-she'd had more than enough to drink tonight, and she was definitely tipsy.

She patted Allison's shoulder, her voice a little unsteady but sincere. "Allie, I'm really sorry about what happened earlier. Tessa's the one who marked that card. She did it on purpose. I swear, I had no idea. It wasn't my idea, and I never would've agreed to it."

Allison sipped her wine, smiling. "Honestly? For a second, I did wonder about you. But when you called Tessa out in front of everyone, that cleared things up for me. I believe you."

Carolyn let out a soft laugh. "I figured you would."

The party was long over, the rest of the guests already tucked away in their rooms. Only the sounds of the waves and wind were left.

Carolyn tucked a wild strand of hair behind her ear, her lips curling into a gentle smile. "To you and Joshua-may you two last forever." Her words were warm and real.

"Thank you." Allison looked her in the eye. "But I have to ask-you were so

determined to keep Joshua and me in separate rooms at first. What changed your mind tonight?"

faded, turning a little sad. She gave a half-shrug, almost laughing at herself.

to face the open sea, letting the wind pull her hair back. Her voice floated back, soft

I was jealous. I didn't want you two together. Back then, I still had feelings

then went on. "After what happened with Trayson, I realized just how much Joshua cares about you. You probably don't know this, but after Trayson was pulled out of the water, Joshua didn't just let it go. He had Trayson taken to a room and... let's just say, he made sure

surprised. "I

he deserved," Carolyn

"But what really made me

distant,

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play games like that before. He's always had girls confessing to him.

a birthday partyЄtruth or dare. A girl told him she

curiosity showed in her

gave a small, wry laugh. "He just looked at her and said, 'Oh.' That was

never talked