Chapter 31

No one has ever taken her side all these years, not even half a word of justice

No matter how much she struggled, screamed, or fought back, it was useless. No one was listening

She felt like a stomped on flower in the mud, too beaten down for another struggle. But Rhett’s words somehow managed to stir her long–dormant heart

“Rhett I mean, no, it wasn’t like that She wasn’t in cahoots with her mom then. It was later when she and her mom plotted to scam my family’s money” Rattled by Rhett’s intense gaze, Ruby stuttered through her words.

Rhett’s presence was overwhelming.

Rhett didn’t bother with Ruby anymore and walked straight up to Kristin. “Carey was not here. so I had her bring me a glass of water. Got a problem with that?”

Vincent looked at Rhett in surprise. The words were understandable, but Rhett coming to Kristin’s defense like this was out of character.

This wasn’t like the Rhett he knew. Why would Rhett stick his neck out for a woman like

Kristin?

It only made Vincent’s jealousy more intense.

“Vincent, you’ve got some nerve to raise a hand against a woman,” Rhett said, anger flaring

he saw the swollen handprint on Kristin’s pale face.

Vincent clenched his fists, unwilling to admit he had hit Kristin.

low and threatening voice, he demanded,

wondered why he should

kind of woman is trashy.

his face. Vincent stumbled backward, struggling to keep

Ruby ran over, dumbfounded,

eyes met Rhett’s. He cursed inwardly, “Damn it! He did

must be doing this to get back at him for secretly contacting Mr. Bryce, a warning not to

took a deep breath. “Rhett …

frowned at Vincent, wondering how the FitzGerald family could raise someone so lacking in manners. “Is it me

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Chapter 31

humiliated by Rhett, his apology to Kristin through

the ground, going dazed, and felt

her back.

have

Kristin covered her cheek and walked

as if a gust of wind could blow her

on Vincent.

respected him or

had never taken him seriously.

while. Reflect on your actions at home!” Rhett warned. him and left, not wanting

home pregnant, it was no longer Rhett’s

left, Vincent went mad, smashing things in the room.

he think he is to boss

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