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?

pushed the door and

in a heartbeat. He yanked the curtains closed to hide Kristin, giving Vincent the cold eye. “Ever heard of knocking?”

lowering his head and whispering, “Sorry,

and contact Mr. Bryce at

tone.

husband and part of the FitzGerald family. I just wanted to help him and didn’t

of Rhett, Vincent could never hold his head high. With Rhett around, he was

good, making Vincent, who was not too shabby, look

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

she was with Vincent, he’d often whine about how the family would be

they both had their strengths. But Vincent was always green with

hand, Kristin fell silent for

Rhett could protect her, Summer, and Garner. If

her thoughts, Kristin hugged herself,

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

hundred times worse

it was to

of it. You got that?” Rhett’s presence was icy as he glared at

family,” Vincent mumbled an

out a

had been too bold in the past, and no one could save them now. When the collapse came, Vincent and Holcomb would

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

clenched his fists, head bowed, “Yes…”

out,” Rhett said, glancing behind the curtain again. “Heard you brought Ruby