Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk (Williams and Shawn) novel Chapter 425

Joshua hauled over three more boxes and stacked them on the table in front of Allison.

Allison gaped at the growing pile. “Seriously? There’s still more? Aren’t we only working on two cases? That’s five boxes of stuff now.”

Joshua’s lips curled into a small, knowing smile, his eyes warm with amusement. His voice was gentle. “These aren’t case files. Why don’t you open them and see?”

She shot him a look, half suspicious, half curious, and leaned over to tear at the tape.

The boxes were sealed tight, with shipping labels plastered on top—definitely deliveries.

Joshua offered her a box cutter, all smooth and casual.

“A delivery?” Allison echoed, brow furrowed. “What is this?”

“Just open it,” he said, nodding at the box.

She sliced open the first one. Inside sat a sleek, designer box, the logo practically glowing. She got it instantly.

Lifting the lid, she found a flawless white handbag nestled in tissue paper.

She looked up at him. “What’s this supposed to mean?”

“A gift,” Joshua said, his eyes crinkling with a smile. “Today’s May 20th—back home, couples celebrate 520 like it’s a second Valentine’s. If everyone else gets gifts, my Allie deserves one too.”

She rolled her eyes, a little at a loss. “We’re not a couple, Joshua. You don’t have to buy me things.”

Joshua leaned against the edge of the table, hands in his pockets, a lazy grin on his face. “That’s exactly why I should. If I want to win you back, I can’t just show up empty-handed, can I?”

Allison hesitated, then let out a quiet sigh.

“Joshua,” she said softly, meeting his eyes, her voice serious, “we can’t go back. Too much has happened. We’re not the same people anymore. We can’t just undo all of it.”

The window was cracked open, letting in a warm breeze tinged with the scent of orchids. Dusk seeped into the room, the light overhead bright and unyielding.

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