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.

already pitiful enough, what

James was about to say something,

Bryce,

took a deep breath and headed to

had gotten wind of

was worried. James feared nothing, except for his grandfather.

wouldn’t go against

in the corridor, Bill rushed over

water and said

videos online. Mr. Bryce has taken action. All those videos have

Kristin didn’t respond.

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 to comfort her. He couldn’t protect Kristin, all

smiled at Bill “Thank you.”

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feeling his ears heat up. Kristin looked really pretty when

now.

ear…” Bill quickly changed the subject.

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

Bill took a deep breath, his fingers 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

understood what Bill was getting at and continued

never had much hope for

tainted body worth?

James to completely fall out with the Haywood family.

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stood up and walked out

finished the call his face remained troubled.

glanced at Bill and asked, “Where’s

Turner said she was going out for some air.” Bill handed over the examination results to James, which read permanent and incurable hearing loss, severe depression

in his heart. He ran out of the hospital frantically, searching for Kristin’s figure.

a bench,

was snowing again in Crescendo

said this might be Crescendo Town’s last

Christmas was coming.

twenty years with the Turner family, Kristin had always looked

great lengths to give her the most stunning gifts.

Clarence would host a fireworks show every year, taking her

gaze drifting. Kristin reached out to catch the falling snowflakes

a rare sight and usually fell as mere

to school?” James came over

wanted to try to make amends for