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?

you’re back.” Outside, Vincent pushed the door and

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

and whispering, “Sorry, Rhett. The nanny said you were back.”

you go behind my back and contact Mr. Bryce

tone.

is Eve’s husband and part of the FitzGerald family. I just wanted to help him and didn’t mean to keep you in

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

Vincent, who was not too shabby, look like a total loser.

heart was racing. And she didn’t even dare breathe too loud.

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

telling him to stop comparing since they both had their strengths. But Vincent was

hand, Kristin fell silent for a long time.

could protect her, Summer, and Garner. If she…

her thoughts, Kristin hugged herself,

her even think about making

a hundred times worse than they

was she even thinking? How ridiculous it was to dare to fancy

best steer clear of it. You got that?” Rhett’s presence was icy

we’re family,” Vincent mumbled

let out a mocking

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

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

fists, head

behind the curtain again. “Heard you brought Ruby home?”