Chapter 113

Rhett had always been a rock of sensibility, even as a child.

Perhaps it was the influence of his upbringing, but at the tender age of five, he was already navigating life with the steadfastness of an old soul under the wing of Lucius.

While his peers were testing boundaries and riding the tumultuous waves of adolescence, Rhett stood apart. his actions always measured and deliberate.

Before he embarked on any endeavor, he meticulously weighed its worth, plotting out the potential outcomes with the precision of a seasoned strategist.

Even during kindergarten, when the teacher offered the chance to take home and care for the class pet a privilege granted to top students. Rhett declined without a second thought.

He knew accepting a pet meant accepting responsibility and the inevitable heartache of its eventuel passing after a decade or so. He was a man who understood the value of cutting losses early.

To Rhett emotions and romantic entanglements were merely abstract concepts. His razor–sharp rationality saw no room for the chaotic dance of hormones or the folly of love.

Yet he never imagined he would be so driven by impulse as to contemplate fighting for a women’s right to her child, a move with no discernible benefit.

“Think it through.” Rhett said to Kristin, his eyes locking onto hers with an intensity that belied his calm exterior.

Once he made a decision, he wouldn’t change his mind.

Whether it meant conflict with the powerful Bryce family, a tarnished reputation, or just plain inconvenience, nothing seemed to faze him. With his capabilities, he could afford to dismiss such troubles with a contemptuous flick of his wrist.

“Being with the Bryce family does seem like a much better bet than sticking with me.” Kristin said, her fingers slowly unraveling from the tight clasp they had formed, a resigned smile curving her lips.

After all she couldn’t afford to be too indebted to Rhett.

“Mr. FitzGerald, I can go up by myself. You don’t need to come along. It’s a family matter…” Kristin’s voice was barely above a whisper.

Rhett’s brow furrowed, and he remained silent, his irritation mounting.

The mention of ‘family matter‘ irked him. Was she implying that because she and James shared Summer, their issues were family matters, and he, her husband in name only, was an outsider? Just a business partner?

With a short, Rhett spoke in a deep tone. “Call me if you need anything, even if it’s just a buzz.

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saying, “Do you extend this courtesy to all

she was hoping for. Was she expecting to be the exception in Rhett’s

Kristin clenched her fists, a self–deprecating smile flashing before she stepped out of

into the hotel, a restless agitation simmering within him.

suite’s living room, she could hear Carter’s boisterous laughter

look at this little genius! He’s got James‘ smarts as a boy.” Carter boasted, clearly enamored with

says all this is pretty simple stuff, not worth showing off. She says we should be humble,”

of Summer. He seemed ready to acknowledge Summer’s

child was too

James burst into the room, sweeping Summer into his arms.

darkened. He huffed, “You’re too big for your britches

with Kristin had led to a standoff, with James refusing to return home, no matter how desperately Carter tried to reach him. Carter had event faked a heart attack to lure him back, but once James uncovered the ruse, he left that night, vowing

necessity that Carter came to Silvergrove City to see how this siren Kristin had managed to seize

interest was in his great–grandson, the newest addition to the

Summer or Kristin, and you shouldn’t have taken Summer without saying a word,” James said, trying to balance reproach

to go with Great–grandpa,” Summer interjected, coming to

looking down at his

remained silent, and his

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about acknowledging James as his father. He preferred Rhett. But he understood what a paternity test meant. It meant

could take him away from his mother.

his years, and he needed to outmaneuver them. He didn’t want his mother

his intelligence and his mother’s successful upbringing, emphasizing his happiness with her and his enrollment in the nation’s top program

study harder and grow stronger until he could protect Kristin. He was fighting for time with

the assistant announced, ushering Kristin

first encounter with Kristin.

admit that Kristin was stunning, with delicate features that any

and Carter had researched Kristin thoroughly. Her accolades of being the top student in the province

truth was hard to

was fake, no matter how appealing the package was.

did you think you could deceive the Bryce family? Your scheming is far

rushed to Carter’s side. “Great–grandpa, do

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