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

Chapter 190

On the rocky shores, Alma stood at the brink, the sea breeze tousling her hair.

For over twenty years, the whereabouts of her daughter remained a mystery. The years had taken their toll, filled with false leads and charlatans, her hopes ignited and

extinguished time and again.

“Mom!” Hanson rushed over, pulling Alma back from the edge with concern etched on his face. “What on earth are you doing here? It’s dangerous.”

Alma glanced at Hanson with a smile that softened her aging features. “You think I’d jump?”

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It wasn’t a face marred by time, rather one that told a story of life and warmth, the kind that suited her fifty–something years.

“No, I didn’t mean that…” Hanson stammered, careful not to upset his mother.

“Mom, don’t do anything foolish. We’re here for Edmond’s daughter’s wedding, remember?” Felix chimed in, relieved.

“I wouldn’t do anything silly. Not when your sister is still out there…” Alma’s voice trailed off, tinged with regret.

“We’ll find her, Mom. We have to.” Jason tried to soothe her.

“Alright, Liam…” Alma nodded, turning to see Kristin approaching with little Liam in her

arms.

Her words caught in her throat as she stared at Kristin in shock. “My dear… How old are you?” Alma approached, her hands trembling as she clutched Kristin’s arm.

“What’s your name? Are your parents still with us?” Alma–peppered her with questions, her voice filled with urgency. “You bear a striking resemblance to my long–lost daughter.”

Kristin, caught off guard and a little frightened, turned to Rhett for support.

What in the world was happening with the Lewis clan?

First, the little one mistakenly called Kristin mom, and now Alma seemed set on mistaking her for her daughter?

Rhett offered Alma

again, asking strangers if they’re someone they’re not,”

and scooped up Liam. “I’m so sorry, really. This is my son, Liam. Thank you so

real trouble.”

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he tried to take Liam into his

crying, “Mommy, I want my mommy

I’ve never seen

coazed, “Liam, let’s go home with Daddy. The lady must

Kristin tightly. “I want

call her daughter right then

was overwhelmed and looked desperately at Rhett for

guy, this isn’t your mom,” Rhett said, reaching out to

was having none of it. He wailed and clung to Kristin as Rhett tried to pry him

lover or a one–night stand, had been lavishly spoiled by the his family and had developed an

Felix said, trying

Liam refused, not giving an

Alma said, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Kristin. “How old are you? Are you married? You see, I have three sons.

visibly ignored as

with Kristin but too prideful to express his gratitude.

nice at all. If anyone should be considered, it’s

be the epitome of perfection within the Lewis family.

trouble,” Hanson retorted sharply, exposing his brother’s flaws.

Kristin, spoke up with the sternness of a child. “Stay away from my mom, you’ll

she’s mine,” Rhett interjected, eager to claim

asked with a mocking

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the marriage paper on Hanson’s face

Mr. FitzGerald and I are together, Kristin interjected hastily, cutting off Rhett’s words before he could even get to the part

had tied the knot with her. Besides, they’d signed a non–disclosure agreement about their

must admit, I’m smitten with Kristin. Let’s keep this a fair

me, I promise,”