When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 10

“Mom, I won first prize in the drawing contest! I drew you, Uncle Garner and myself.”

“Mom, they asked me why I don’t have a Dad…”

“Mom, when can you come home?”

Garner said Summer was so mature for her age, way beyond what you’d expect from a five–year–old.

Sometimes, he was heartbroken by how sensible the kid was.

“Don’t cry, Mom. You still have me.” Summer snuggled into Kristin’s arms. He was a kid, desperately lacking a mother’s love and security.

Kristin held Summer tight, and in a daze, she looked up and saw her reflection in the mirror.

Pale–faced, gaunt, lips white as chalk, it was as if her heart could stop at any moment.

Kristin used to be one of the most sought–after socialites in Silvergrove City, with looks and a figure to die for. But Vincent was correct that she hardly looked different from a beggar on the

streets.

She had become a shadow of her former self.

Locked away in the storage room by Vincent, Kristin felt dizzy from hunger.

“Are you hungry, Mom? Summer asked, his stomach growling with hunger, too.

her lip and whispered soothingly, “Be good, Summer. I will get you

bed, Kristin cautiously stepped

the time. He had to visit his fiancée

yard, Kristin asked the nanny in a low voice, “Sorry, but can I have some food? My kid

Kristin with disdain and sneered. “Want to

went to the kitchen, came out with two breads, and threw them into a bowl for stray dogs by

welled up. She was starving, and so was Summer. With not a penny to her name,

you going?” The nanny angrily asked when she

won’t run. I’m just stepping out for

be bothered with Kristin anymore. Miss Ruby had made it

Chapter 10

find a way to drive

together. The autumn in Silvergrove City

had no idea how to get food for

picked up a few unwanted bottles, hoping that collecting enough might

we have here? I can’t believe my

wealthy neighborhood, and most of Kristin’s former

behind her, Kristin shrugged her shoulders. “You’ve got the wrong

let her off and pushed Kristin to the

you got out of the prison. We

not daring

the Haywood family and a