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

if they’re

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 have

real trouble.”

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

to Kristin, crying, “Mommy,

I’ve never seen

son, he coazed, “Liam, let’s go home with

hugging Kristin tightly. “I want to

to call her daughter right then and

was overwhelmed and looked desperately at Rhett for help.

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

and clung to Kristin as Rhett tried

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

Felix said, trying

not

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

visibly ignored as the conversation unfolded.

taken with Kristin but too prideful to

very nice at all. If anyone should

to be the epitome

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

Kristin, spoke up with the sternness of a

interjected,

married?” Hanson asked with a mocking smirk, challenging

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wished he could slap the marriage paper on Hanson’s

ma’am, Mr. FitzGerald and I are together, Kristin interjected hastily, cutting off Rhett’s

world finding out Rhett had tied the knot with her. Besides, they’d signed a non–disclosure agreement about their secret union. If word got out, there’d be pandemonium. And Rhett,

keep this a fair fight,” Felix said, ever

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