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.

bit her lip and whispered soothingly, “Be good, Summer.

to bed, Kristin cautiously

all the time. He had to visit his fiancée

low voice, “Sorry, but can I have some food? My kid is hungry.”

with disdain and sneered. “Want to eat?”

and threw them into a bowl for

was Summer. With not a penny to her name, she had to

when she saw

run. I’m just stepping out for

bothered with Kristin anymore.

Chapter 10

a way to

of the villa, Kristin rubbed her cold hands together. The autumn in Silvergrove City wasn’t very cold, but it cut to

no idea how to

up a few unwanted bottles, hoping that collecting enough might get her

we have here? I can’t believe

was a wealthy neighborhood, and most of

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

going to let her off and pushed Kristin

of the prison. We didn’t believe it, but here you are.”

daring to look

her, Adrienne Haywood, was the second daughter of the Haywood