Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk (Williams and Shawn) novel Chapter 27

The day Savannah left the hospital, the snow had just stopped, revealing a bright, clear blue sky. The trees lining the road shimmered with a fresh layer of ice. Javier drove to pick her up himself, the silence between them in the car heavy and palpable.

Allison sat in the back seat, her breath fogging up the window as she doodled with her finger. Her heart was brimming with joy. Her mom was finally coming home. She drew a little family portrait on the glass, and her face beamed with happiness.

Savannah caught sight of the drawing and felt a sharp pang in her heart. Tears threatened to spill, but she quickly turned her head to wipe them away, then managed a smile. “Allie, your birthday’s just around the corner. What do you want as a present?”

Still focused on her window art, Allison replied in her sweet, clear voice, “Mom, I want a Bluey.”

“A Bluey?” Savannah asked gently. “Is that a kind of puppy? I’ve never heard of that breed.”

“No,” Allison shook her head. “It’s a cartoon puppy. I want a ceramic one. My friend told me there’s this craft shop on Main Street where we can buy a plain ceramic dog and paint it ourselves.”

Allison turned to her mom, her eyes bright. “Last week, Olivia and George painted some really cute ceramic dolls there.”

Savannah gave a soft smile. “Okay, if that’s what you want, then we’ll go together.”

On Allison’s twelfth birthday, snowflakes danced down from the sky. Hand in hand, Allison and her mom walked into the craft shop. Having pre-ordered the plain ceramic dog, they didn’t have to wait. The shop owner brought it out, and they got to work painting.

It was their first time crafting something together. Allison was thrilled with the result; her Cinnamoroll looked just like the reference picture, maybe even cuter.

After leaving the shop, they headed to a nearby bakery. Savannah carried a cake in one hand and held Allison’s hand with the other as they walked through the swirling snow. Suddenly, Savannah stopped, turning to her daughter with a tender look.