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.

pitiful enough, what wrong had she

was about to say something, his

Carter Bryce,

a deep breath and headed to

gotten wind of the situation and had immediately contacted Carter.

nothing, except

wouldn’t go against Carter.

come out of the examination room and sit weakly in the corridor,

and said thank you.

it’s not your fault. Don’t mind those videos online. Mr. Bryce has taken action. All those videos

Kristin didn’t respond.

You did nothing wrong and the bullies are the ones at fault.” Bill didn’t know how to comfort her. He couldn’t protect

smiled at Bill “Thank

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ears heat up. Kristin

now.

Bill quickly changed the

liked the quiet and it was fine this

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 Mr. Bryce’s grandfather.

and continued to look

for herself in the first place.

was her tainted body

completely

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a self–deprecating smile, Kristin stood up and

call his face remained

Bill and asked, “Where’s

over the examination results to James, which read permanent and incurable hearing

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

Kristin sat on a bench, dressed

was snowing again in Crescendo Town.

be Crescendo Town’s last snow

Christmas was coming.

with the Turner family, Kristin had always looked forward to celebrating

Christmas, Clarence would go to great lengths to

Clarence would host a fireworks show every year, taking her to

drifting. Kristin reached out to catch the falling snowflakes outside the

contrast to Silvergrove City, where snow was a rare sight and usually fell as mere ice pellets, here the snowflakes

do you still want to go back to school?” James came over and

to try to make