Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk (Williams and Shawn) novel Chapter 255

In the cozy living room, Grandma Emily was nestled on the couch, casually flipping through a stack of photos. She muttered to herself, "The Smith girl has such an elegant vibe, and the Johnson family's second daughter is quite the looker. And the Walsh girl, just graduated with a master's from Harvard, she's got that scholarly charm. I really like her."

She glanced up, flashing a warm smile at Joshua. "Joshua, why don't you take a look at these photos? Anyone catch your eye?"

Joshua's gaze was distant, his thoughts clearly elsewhere. Just a moment ago in the garden, he'd caught a glimpse of Allie. She looked so pale, her lips almost white. Was she sick?

"Joshua," Grandma Emily called out, her voice a notch louder, the smile slipping from her face. "I'm talking to you. What's on your mind?"

Joshua snapped back to the present, looking up. "What?"

Grandma Emily put the photos aside, a hint of annoyance in her expression. She adjusted her silk shawl, speaking in a measured tone, "Faith from the Walsh family just wrapped up her master's. I met her the other day; she's gentle and quite lovely. You and your mom should drop by the Walshes the day after tomorrow. Spend some time with Faith."

Joshua sat on the couch, shadows flitting across his eyes. "I don't have time."

Grandma Emily wasn't having it, frowning as she shot him a stern look. "You've been working hard all year. Take a break. Be a good sport and visit the Walsh family with your mom."

Lillian felt a twinge of unease at the matchmaking suggestion. She finally got rid of Allison, was Grandma really in such a rush to set up her brother again? Hadn't it just been a few days since the engagement ended?

Lillian snuggled up to the old lady, softening her voice, "Grandma, it's only been a short while since my brother ended things with the Owens family. If he starts seeing the Walsh girl now, people will start talking."

Megan chimed in, supporting her, "Exactly, Grandma. It's not like Joshua is short on admirers. Every debutante in Oak Lake would jump at the chance to marry him. You really don't need to worry."

Joshua paused and turned back, a dark humor in his eyes, a smirk playing at his lips. "If you like them so much, why not bring them all home? I'm not interested in any of them."

Megan discreetly gave a thumbs-up, her gaze full of admiration. That's my cousin, bold as ever.

Grandma Emily was taken aback, her expression stiffening in disbelief. "Do you even hear yourself? You never used to speak to your elders like this. What's gotten into you?"

Joshua's tone was lazily defiant, "Grandma, I'd suggest you worry less about my affairs. Your heart's not in the best shape. You should take care of yourself."

Grandma Emily's chest heaved with frustration, her breathing uneven. "Joshua, you never used to talk back to Grandma like this. Has that Allison been filling your head with nonsense again? Every time it involves her, you seem like a different person."