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?

the FitzGerald family. You’ve met me before.” Rhett offered Alma a reassuring smile. “This is

at it again, asking strangers if they’re someone they’re

Liam. “I’m so sorry, really. This is my son, Liam. Thank you so much for today. If it weren’t for you folks, Liam might have been in

real trouble.”

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bit impetuous, and he tried to take Liam into his arms

clung to Kristin, crying, “Mommy, I want

was dumbfounded. “Sorry, I’ve never seen him

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

tightly. “I

to call her daughter right then and there.

overwhelmed and looked desperately at Rhett for

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

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

cry.* Jason was stunned. His son, an unexpected gift dropped at his door by a past lover or a one–night stand, had been lavishly spoiled by the his family and had developed an unfriendly demeanor towards unfamiliar faces. Yet, here he was, clinging to Kristin

Felix said, trying to

Liam refused, not giving

old are you? Are you married? You see, I have three sons. Do

as the conversation

Kristin but too prideful

was rude to Kristin earlier, not very nice at all. If anyone

be the epitome of perfection

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

of a child. “Stay

mine,” Rhett interjected,

you two married?” Hanson asked with a

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wished he could slap the marriage paper

interjected hastily, cutting off Rhett’s words before he could even get to the part about

non–disclosure agreement about their secret union. If word got out, there’d be pandemonium. And Rhett, well, he was in no position for

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

gimme a chance. You’ll fall for me, I promise,” Jason was still showing off like a peacock.