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.

was already pitiful enough, what

as James was about to say something, his phone

Bryce, James‘ grandfather.

a deep breath and headed to the

family had gotten wind of the

nothing, except

wouldn’t go against Carter.

in the corridor, Bill rushed over and handed her a

water and

online. Mr. Bryce has taken action. All

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

Bill

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his ears heat up. Kristin looked really

now.

Bill quickly

can’t be fixed,” Kristin said calmly. She liked the quiet and it was fine this way. She still had her

clenched. “Don’t hold out too much hope for Mr. Bryce. The union between the Bryce family and the Haywood family isn’t as simple as it seems, involving Mr. Bryce’s grandfather. Besides, his grandfather hasn’t fully relinquished his power yet, and Mr.

getting at and

hope for herself in the first

was her tainted body worth?

completely fall out

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a self–deprecating smile, Kristin stood up and walked

call his face remained

glanced at Bill and asked,

examination results to James, which read permanent

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

Kristin sat on a bench, dressed

again in Crescendo

said this might be Crescendo Town’s last snow this

Christmas was coming.

twenty years with the Turner family, Kristin had always looked forward to

to great lengths to

host a fireworks show every

drifting. Kristin reached out to catch the falling snowflakes outside

City, where snow was a rare sight and usually fell as mere

you still want to go back to school?” James

wanted to try to make amends