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?

back.” Outside, Vincent pushed the door and walked in.

He yanked the curtains closed to

was stunned, quickly lowering his head and whispering, “Sorry, Rhett. The nanny said you

contact Mr. Bryce at Aurora Tech?” Rhett

tone.

down, 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

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

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

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

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

Vincent, telling him to stop comparing since they both had their strengths. But Vincent was always green with

at the ointment on her hand, Kristin fell silent for a long time.

only Rhett could protect her, Summer,

thoughts, Kristin hugged

as dirty as her even think about making a

Rhett would only make things a hundred times

thinking? How ridiculous it was to dare to fancy

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

family,” Vincent mumbled

Rhett let out a mocking laugh.

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,

Mr. Bryce anymore. Don’t drag the FitzGerald family’s name through

clenched his fists, head bowed,

said, glancing behind the curtain again. “Heard