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 walked

curtains closed to hide

whispering, “Sorry, Rhett. The nanny

back and contact Mr. Bryce

tone.

just wanted to help him and didn’t mean to keep you in the dark.

With Rhett

who was

heart was racing. And she didn’t

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

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

at the ointment on her hand, Kristin fell silent

Rhett could protect her,

by her thoughts, Kristin

couldn’t. How could someone as dirty as her even think about making a

things a hundred times worse than they already were.

it was to dare to fancy

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 glared at Vincent,

Vincent

Rhett let out a

Gladstone Group had been too bold in the past, and no one could save them now. When

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

fists,

out,” Rhett said, glancing behind the curtain again.

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