Chapter 30

“How long are you planning to hide out?” Sitting beside his desk in the study, Rhett arched an eyebrow and threw the question out there.

Tucked away in a comer, Kristin waited until the coast was clear before cautiously crawling out from behind the curtains.

Kristin meant to return the medicine after applying some ointment to her hand.

“Thank… thank you. She mumbled with her head bowed, a little on edge as she fished out a few crumpled bills from her pocket, the cash she’d earned from collecting bottles and scrap. “About that day… the bread and pastries you brought, thanks. Summer really liked them.” Saying so, Kristin flashed Rhett a smile, an awkward smile.

In Kristin’s eyes. Rhett was a saint compared to the bad ones.

Rhett glanced at the money in Kristin’s hand and spoke up sternly. “Keep it. I’ll hit you up when I’m short of cash.”

Holding the money awkwardly, Kristin quickly bowed her head and stashed it back.

It was a joke, but it brought tears to Kristin’s eyes. It had been ages since she’d felt any

kindness.

It was Rhett, after all. He’d never be short on dough.

“Mr. FitzGerald, goodbye…” Kristin gave a deep bow, intending to put down the burn ointment

and run.

“Take it with you. You’ve used that ointment, so it’s just trash if you leave it here,” Rhett said indifferently.

Each time he offered Kristin something, it seemed impossible for her to refuse.

Rhett could tell Kristin was too sensitive.

reached out and took the burn

door to the study and

the living room, she bumped

remained silent. It was the end of her shift, and she

from the study?” Ruby squinted her eyes, shocked,

Kristin stayed quiet.

in charge, right?” Ruby seemed intent on blowing things out of proportion, relentless in her pursuit.

and turned

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“Kristin, have you ever looked yourself in

might not even know how you’ll end up dead!

hung her head low, saying

overestimated yourself.” Ruby was angry and panicked. She feared

with a shawl,

acting all innocent when she’s shrewd. She knows your brother

hand.

thunder.

towered over Kristin, descending the stairs with a menacing

struggled to keep his emotions

the danger, Kristin backed away in

struck Kristin across the face. “Just that you’re

seduce my brother?”

and she collapsed to the ground, her vision

a fist, and a sense of utter despair

over her.

years behind bars, but what a performance! You’re trying to seduce my brother, huh? Do you think he’d touch you? He would feel disgusted just looking at someone like you. You get it?” Vincent found it ironic. All those who tried to seduce Rhett before had met miserable fates.

didn’t…” Kristin

sneered, gripping Kristin’s collar. “Since you’re

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