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?

Vincent pushed the door and

face darkened in a heartbeat. He yanked the curtains closed to hide Kristin, giving Vincent

was stunned, quickly lowering his head and whispering, “Sorry, Rhett. The nanny

Bryce at Aurora Tech?” Rhett

tone.

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

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

just too good, making Vincent, who was not too

Her heart was racing. And she didn’t even dare

she was with Vincent, he’d often whine about how the family would be better off without Rhett, even

since they both had their strengths. But

ointment on her hand, Kristin

the entire Silvergrove City, only Rhett could protect her, Summer, and

thoughts, Kristin hugged herself,

How could someone as dirty as her

make things a hundred times worse

she even thinking? How ridiculous it was

you the Gladstone family’s mess wasn’t that simple. We’d best steer clear of it. You got that?” Rhett’s presence was icy as he

we’re family,” Vincent

Rhett let out a mocking

them now. When the collapse came,

Mr. Bryce anymore. Don’t drag the FitzGerald family’s name through

fists, head bowed,

behind the curtain