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

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

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

Mr. Bryce at Aurora Tech?”

tone.

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

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

Vincent, who was not too shabby, look

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

family would be

their strengths.

ointment on her hand, Kristin fell silent for a

only Rhett could

by her thoughts, Kristin hugged herself, breathing rapidly.

as her even think about making a

things a hundred times worse than they already

How ridiculous it

simple. We’d best steer clear of it. You got that?”

Vincent mumbled

out a mocking laugh.

knew the Gladstone Group had been too bold in the past, and no one could save them now. When the collapse came, Vincent and Holcomb would be running for cover, yet here he was talking about family.

drag the FitzGerald family’s name

fists, head bowed,

glancing behind the curtain again. “Heard you brought Ruby

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