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

Chapter 29

Kristin was staring at Rhett like a deer in headlights, her fingers tingling like crazy

Rhett looked at her and reached out “Give me your hand

Like she was possessed or something, Kristin moved her hand toward him, but then she snatched it back just before touching him, shrinking away in fear “Dirty I’m dirty”

She felt filthy and unworthy as if she’d contaminate Rhett

In her eyes, Rhett was Mr. Perfect, a god like figure. She shouldn’t tarnish him, not even a

little bit

Rhett frowned again, not sure why he was even bothering with her. “Put it on yourself, or you’ll

scar

Kristin was pale as a ghost, her fingers delicate and soft, making the burn look more shocking.

She was like a pristine piece of art, stunning but oh–so–fragile.

Scared, Kristin watched Rhett, reached out to snatch the ointment quickly, and curled back

1. up.

A grin tugged at Rhett’s lips. She reminded him of a defensive stray cat on the streets, always on high alert, paws at the ready, but too scared to throw a swipe.

What was she so scared of? That kid named Summer?

back.” Outside, Vincent pushed

to hide Kristin, giving Vincent the cold eye. “Ever

and whispering, “Sorry, Rhett. The

my back and contact Mr. Bryce at Aurora Tech?” Rhett asked with an icy

tone.

to explain, “Rhett, Caleb is Eve’s husband and part of the FitzGerald family. I just wanted to help him

Vincent could never hold his head high. With Rhett around, he was always second best,

was just too good, making Vincent, who was not

quietly. Her heart was racing.

Vincent, he’d often whine about how the family

to stop comparing since they both had their strengths. But Vincent was always green with envy

at the ointment on her hand, Kristin fell silent for

Rhett could protect her, Summer,

thoughts, Kristin

someone as dirty as her even think about making a move on

Rhett would only make things a hundred times worse than they already were.

ridiculous it

of it. You got that?” Rhett’s presence was

Vincent mumbled an excuse.

let out a mocking laugh.

bold in the past, and no one could save them now. When the collapse came, Vincent and

Don’t drag the FitzGerald

his fists, head

curtain again. “Heard you brought Ruby