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. I will get you something to

to bed,

guard her all the time. He had to visit

in a low voice, “Sorry, but can I have some food? My kid

with disdain and sneered.

threw them into

She was starving, and so was Summer. With not a penny to

are you going?” The nanny angrily asked when she saw Kristin heading

stepping

huffed and couldn’t be bothered with Kristin anymore. Miss Ruby had

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 the bone.

money, she had no idea how to

few unwanted bottles, hoping that collecting enough might get her some cash.

we have here? I can’t believe

most of Kristin’s former classmates

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

her off and

We didn’t believe it, but here

up, not daring

of the Haywood family and a classmate of Kristin’s who had always been