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?

before.” Rhett offered Alma a

if they’re someone

up Liam. “I’m so sorry, really. This is my son, Liam. Thank you so much for today. If

real trouble.”

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always a bit impetuous, and he

Liam clung to Kristin, crying,

I’ve never

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

tightly. “I want to

Kristin, yearning to call her daughter right

and looked desperately at Rhett for

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

was having none of it. He wailed and clung

him close and comforted, “There, there. Don’t 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

come here,” Felix said, trying to

not giving an

sweet girl, and Liam likes you. I like you too,” Alma said, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Kristin. “How old are you? Are you married? You see, I have

visibly ignored as

snorted, clearly taken with Kristin but too prideful to express his gratitude.

at all. If

himself to be the epitome of perfection within the Lewis family.

he doesn’t cause enough trouble,”

up with the sternness of a child. “Stay away from my

Rhett interjected, eager to claim his

Hanson asked with a mocking smirk, challenging Rhett.

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slap the marriage paper on Hanson’s

hastily, cutting off Rhett’s words before he could even

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

Kristin. Let’s keep this a fair fight,” Felix

fall for me, I promise,” Jason