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

Chapter 71

Bad feelings overwhelmed Kristin.

“James, I never had the wild hope that you’d marry me…” With a somewhat strained smile, Kristin fought back the tears welling in her eyes. “Just tuck me away somewhere safe. I promise, I’ll be good,” she uttered.

As long as James was willing to call off the engagement and ready to publicly admit that Adrienne was guilty, Kristin would hand over her body and soul.

James reached out to pull Kristin into his arms and hugged her tightly.

“Kris… give me some time to think about it.”

His voice was hoarse. For a split second, he actually considered throwing caution to the wind and agreeing to Kristin’s request, taking her home and hiding her away.

“Give me an answer at the Chamber of Commerce dinner, okay?” Kristin knew James was

smart.

He knew what Kristin wanted. She wanted James to use Adrienne’s guilt as an excuse to cut ties with the Haywood family. It was the best reason and excuse she could come up with for James.

At the hospital.

After a thorough examination of Kristin, the doctor’s expression was grave. “Your ear… is so badly injured. Why haven’t you been protecting it?”

Kristin just looked down, silent.

“Your left ear has permanent hearing damage.” the doctor said.

Kristin numbly looked up at the doctor. “Does causing disability increase the penalty?”

The doctor sighed. “Of course, the forensic expert will assess the severity of the injury.”

Kristin continued sitting numbly.

Outside the examination room, James was grim as he repeatedly watched the video of Kristin being bullied five years ago.

“Mr. Bryce, take this opportunity to call off the engagement with the Haywood family,” Bill whispered.

James gave Bill a cold glance and said nothing.

Bill looked down, his chest aching slightly.

If James didn’t call off the engagement, he’d definitely get involved, since scandals from the Haywood family could also impact the Bryce family.

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Once James got involved with Adrienne’s case, Kristin would not be able to handle it.

enough, what wrong

Just as James was about to say something, his phone rang.

Bryce, James‘ grandfather.

breath and headed to the

family had gotten wind of the situation and had

was worried. James feared nothing, except for his

wouldn’t go against Carter.

of the examination room and sit weakly in the corridor, Bill rushed over and handed

and said thank you.

it’s not your fault. Don’t mind those videos online. Mr. Bryce has taken action. All those videos have been taken down and the links can’t be opened again.”

Kristin didn’t respond.

attention to those comments. The idea that the victim is to blame is fundamentally wrong. You did nothing wrong and the bullies are the ones at fault.” Bill didn’t know how

at Bill “Thank

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his ears heat up. Kristin looked really pretty when she smiled even

now.

quickly changed the

She liked the quiet and it was fine this way. She still had her right ear to

The union between the Bryce family and the Haywood family isn’t as simple as it

was getting at and continued to

had much hope for herself in

was her tainted

to completely fall out with the

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self–deprecating smile, Kristin stood up and walked out of the hospital.

finished the call

Bill and asked, “Where’s Kristin?”

the examination results to James, which read permanent and incurable hearing loss, severe depression and

holding the results, felt a pang in his heart. He ran out of the hospital frantically, searching for

the gazebo, Kristin sat on a bench, dressed

snowing again in

Crescendo Town’s last

Christmas was coming.

family, Kristin had always

Clarence would go to great lengths to give

would host a fireworks show every year, taking her to watch the sky filled with them.

to catch the falling

rare sight and usually fell as mere

to go back to school?” James came over

try to