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

Chapter 56

James got the picture and leaned back in his seat with a chuckle. “Hop in, don’t make me say it a third time.”

Kristin’s fingers were nearly raw from her nervous picking. She glanced down to make sure her clothes were clean before carefully opening the back door.

“Sit up front,” James gestured.

Kristin pondered for a moment before settling into the front seat.

James didn’t say a word and drove Kristin to the mall.

“Get out,” he instructed as they arrived.

Kristin stayed put. After a long pause, Kristin finally spoke up. “I… I’ll go back.”

“Do you think I’ve had you around for three years to play nanny or maid?” James had to stifle a laugh.

Kristin remained silent.

“Come on, whether or not I go for a paternity test depends on if you can follow directions,” James resorted to a threat, as nothing else seemed to work.

Kristin was stubborn, only responding to this kind of talk.

She got out of the car and followed James inside.

Entering the elevator, Kristin instinctively tucked herself into the farthest corner, eyes fixed on the walls.

The elevator reached the ground floor, crowded with people entering the mall.

James reached out and pulled Kristin in front of him, frowning slightly.

Kristin stood rigid among the crowd with a trace of fear in her demeanor.

Crowds terrified her.

After years in prison, Kristin developed severe psychological issues.

Any person facing great trauma and change would inevitably show some stress response.

Kristin feared enclosed spaces, crowds, and being squeezed among people. Her breathing. became labored, sweat forming on her forehead.

James glanced down at Kristin. He towered over others, but Kristin was nearly swallowed by

the crowd.

“Let’s go.” he said.

Kristin had become much more docile than she was five years ago. She followed James

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obediently like a soulless marionette.

As they walked, James had an epiphany about what had changed in Kristin.

Her eyes once shimmered, bursting with life. Now, they were vacant, hollow. It was as though her spirit had been depleted, leaving only an empty shell behind.

regret clenched

could have helped Kristin, but he

he wanted to see her

send it to IF,

Kristin kept her head

into shopping, never buying stuff

to be his one

you handle this one?” he asked

stood far away, looking up at him

took a deep breath.

fearing his anger, edged closer.

off the grid, she might not know how to use a modern smartphone. She was out

the

simplest phone she could find, a model

out a chuckle. He wasn’t typically someone who was prone to laughter, but Kristin

teach you.” He picked up a phone, grabbed Kristin’s wrist, and led her

out.

wanted to

you want to get a hang of it first?” James

Kristin stayed silent.

isn’t that… Mr.

a high–end boutique, and the display assistant lit up upon seeing James. “Mr.

kept around in the

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around with her nose in the air, taking pride in her three–year stint with James.

instinctively glanced at Kristin, who looked

clear–headed that men like him were all the

was just a fleeting plaything, nothing more.

the faux pas, covered her mouth

his temples and

the plain girl Mr. Bryce brought today? He never brings anyone here

like a country bumpkin. Did Mr. Bryce change his taste? He’s over those

room, overhearing the gossip

measured her and whispered, “What’s your relationship

Kristin said nothing.

Mr. Bryce likes girls with grace, like

paused, still silent.

years, and he ditches that haughty princess for a maid?” The chatter outside

looked down on.

had brought, Kristin emerged from the fitting room.

watched Kristin for a long silence.

be told, she had changed drastically. The

Kristin looked at herself in the mirror, she quickly

was a stranger to

James

find more clothes for Kristin, asking her to

Kristin asked, looking

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then Kristin would

going to destroy