When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 50

Crescendo Town, while different, held its own against Silvergrove City in terms of vibrancy and

shimmer.

In this city with all its bright lights and boozy nights, the feeling of being a stranger nearly drowned Kristin like a surging river.

Kristin curled up in a corner, her body trembling like a leaf.

Unlike Silvergrove City, Crescendo Town had to endure the harsh sting of bone–chilling winters. At night, the snow came down in buckets, and folks hurried along.

Kristin leaned against the window glass, gazing at the heavy snowfall outside.

As a kid, she loved snowy days, because Silvergrove City never got winter, so she was dying to see the snow.

“Kris, this year I’m gonna take you to Oakville Crossings to catch some snow.”

She remembered the winter before her cover was blown, Clarence had everything planned out. He whisked her away from school, giving her the surprise of her life.

Back then, Clarence doted on her. He provided every form of protection a brother could possibly offer to his sister.

Kristin used to take it for granted, but now, it felt like a debt she owed that she ought to repay.

Over the years, Kristin had silently endured all the pain inflicted by the Turner family, simply because she got more warmth in those first twenty years than she deserved.

She could understand why Summer hated her.

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checked the weather. Right when we land, the snow starts.” That year, Clarence fondly ruffled Kristin’s hair, taking her to Oakville Crossings to enjoy the

her heart was warm. Now the dream was over, and her current life was the real

up,

had dozed off by the window. Hearing her name, she jolted awake, clutching

scared of? It’s not like I’m gonna eat you up,” said the woman squatting in front of Kristin, dressed in a

of relief. “How

station where you

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woman chuckled, lighting up a cigarette. “You called me yesterday,

told you to look for me when you got out,

felt a bit embarrassed. “I spent a few days with my kid

with

buddy and the one who

with the wrong guy, one with a wife who was a moocher, and apparently

money. Harriet refused, and the guy and his wife sued her for blackmail.

guy was clever and played Harriet for the three–year

up Kristin, who was shivering, and thought Kristin was too fragile for their line

her head. “Waiting tables and pouring drinks are not difficult

and laughed so hard she bent over. “Kristin, don’t tell me you actually

getting

cash.” Harriet pulled Kristin into a cab. “When you’re really broke, do you care

flicking her cigarette butt out

instinctively wanted to stop her, feeling it

reaction, Harriet laughed without malice. “Do you think you were

the corner. Yeah, she needed to return that pride and so–called