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

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

really. This is my son, Liam. Thank you so much for today. If it weren’t for you

real trouble.”

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always a bit impetuous, and he

Kristin, crying, “Mommy,

I’ve never seen him like

let’s go home with Daddy. The lady must be tired

hugging Kristin tightly. “I want to stay with mommy,”

yearning to call her daughter right then and there.

desperately at

mom,” Rhett said,

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

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 for dear

Felix said, trying to coax

refused, not

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 three sons. Do you fancy any of them? Why don’t you marry into

ignored as

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

at all. If anyone should be considered, it’s me. I’m single

himself to be the epitome of

doesn’t cause enough trouble,” Hanson retorted sharply,

the sternness of a child. “Stay away

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

married?” Hanson asked with a mocking

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he could slap the marriage paper on Hanson’s face right now.

off Rhett’s words before he could even get to the part

a non–disclosure agreement about their secret union. If word got out, there’d be pandemonium. And Rhett, well, he

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

I promise,” Jason was still showing off