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?

met me before.” Rhett offered Alma a reassuring smile. “This is

again, asking strangers if they’re someone they’re not,” Hanson sighed.

reality and scooped up 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

real trouble.”

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

Liam clung to Kristin, crying, “Mommy, I want

never seen him like this.”

go home with

ignored Jason, hugging Kristin tightly. “I want to stay

on Kristin, yearning to call her

looked desperately at

mom,” Rhett said, reaching out to pick up Liam.

clung

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

come here,” Felix said,

Liam refused, not

looked at Kristin. “How old are you? Are you married? You see, I have three sons. Do you

visibly ignored as

taken with Kristin but too prideful to express

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

be the epitome

enough trouble,” Hanson retorted sharply, exposing

a child. “Stay away from my mom, you’ll scare

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

married?” Hanson asked with a mocking smirk, challenging Rhett.

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he could slap the marriage paper on Hanson’s

I are together, Kristin interjected hastily, cutting off Rhett’s words before he could even get to the part about being hitched.

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

keep

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