When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 202

Milo’s wail could shatter glass, echoing for miles around the quiet suburb.

Out on the street, Melissa halted mid–stride. Wasn’t that Milo’s cry?

“There!” she called out, her voice slicing through the calm.

Melissa stalked to the shed, her face a thundercloud, and peared inside. “Summer?”

Summer gave Melissa a big smile, his eyes showing relief. “Don’t worry, Milo and I are here,” he said, “School must be out, and the janitor must’ve locked up without realizing.”

Summer, ever the angel, made excuses for the forgetful janitor. The poor guy probably followed routine, not knowing they were hunting for their craft project in the shed.

“Move aside,” Melissa instructed. She couldn’t wait for the principal to fish out the keys.

With one swift kick, the door gave way, and Melissa scooped Summer into her arms. “Were you scared?”

Summer shook his head, pointing at Milo, who was a mess of tears. “He was scared.”

Melissa cast a disdainful glance at the snotty, sobbing Milo. “Coward.”

Despite her harsh words, she wrapped an arm around him too. Kids needed comfort, after

all.

“The teacher said we could fetch our handmade baskets from the shed after class. To give to our parents. They’d be so happy,” Milo wept. “Summer came with me.”

Milo wanted his parents to love him a little more, especially since Mom said she’d pick him up today.

Summer had helped Milo with the basket – a gift for his mother. But their teacher had snatched it away during recess.

Summer and Milo had asked where it was, and the teacher had told them it was in the shed, leaving them to their own devices.

Melissa narrowed her eyes and turned to the principal. “Your teacher’s quite the character, huh? Sending two five–year–olds out without supervision or permission, then tossing their

work?”

the principal said, thinking this a strict enough punishment, considering no harm

Let’s see if this teacher’s had any

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“Ms. Melissa, the kids are alright… What’s there to fear if you’ve done no wrong?” Melissa pointed at the principal. “Check him too for

mess with Summer?

would

nearly fainted. As the head of

The kids are safe. Spare us this ordeal,”

close and took Summer’s hand, her gaze icy as she looked down at the kneeling teacher. “Life’s about integrity, especially for a teacher. Greed’s your downfall. Whether you

for Milo, said… said to distract the kids so their parents couldn’t pick them

please, I didn’t mean any harm.”

Vincent was targeting Rhett.

thing, but involving kids was a

At Melissa’s villa.

room. Summer and Milo sat on the couch, happily playing with

looked at Melissa gratefully. “Thanks.”

now?” Melissa lounged in her silk pajamas, chin propped in hand, eyeing

his throat, Garner stammered,

your idea of repayment?” Melissa nonchalantly crossed her legs, a

of Summer and Milo protectively. “The kids

and Kristin are back, they’ll be here any minute to pick up

If you really want to thank me, don’t just say

said, “Come on, boss, quit

serious, you know…” Melissa got up to tease Garner

the coffee table and landing on

kiss on

with his hands,

cover your eyes?” Milo

whispered, and Milo

you have to take responsibility after kissing

Summer a thumbs–up.

with annoyance, but as Melissa

Kristin burst through