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?

pushed the door

yanked the curtains closed to

lowering his head and whispering, “Sorry, Rhett. The nanny said

Mr. Bryce at

tone.

scrambling to explain, “Rhett, Caleb is Eve’s husband and part of the FitzGerald family. I just wanted to help him and didn’t mean to keep you

his head high. With Rhett around, he was

was just too good, making Vincent, who was not

shrank back, listening quietly. Her heart was racing. And she didn’t even

whine about how the family would be better off without Rhett, even wishing

since they both had their strengths. But Vincent was always green with envy over Rhett and

Kristin fell silent for a

entire Silvergrove City, only Rhett could protect her, Summer, and Garner. If she…

by her thoughts, Kristin

as her even think about making a

a hundred times

was she even thinking? How ridiculous it

steer clear of it. You got

family,” Vincent mumbled an excuse.

Rhett let out a mocking

no one could save them now. When the collapse

Mr. Bryce anymore. Don’t drag the FitzGerald family’s name through the mud,” Rhett warned

his fists, head

curtain again. “Heard you brought Ruby home?”

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