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.

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

to bed, Kristin

time. He had to visit his

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

with disdain and

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

tears welled up. She was starving, and so was Summer.

nanny angrily asked when she saw Kristin heading for the door.

run. I’m just stepping out for a

Kristin anymore. Miss Ruby had made it

Chapter 10

find a way to

the villa, Kristin rubbed her cold hands together. The autumn in Silvergrove City wasn’t very

had no idea how to get

picked up a few unwanted

here? I can’t believe

most

sarcastic voice behind her, Kristin shrugged

going to let her off and

got out of the prison. We

not daring to look up.

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