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

Chapter 213

“You’ve got the wrong house, buddy,” Summer explained patiently to Liam, rummaging through the kitchen to find something to offer the hungry visitor. “These are my mom’s homemade cookies. They’re super good.”

Liam wolfed down the cookies as if he hadn’t eaten in days.

“Easy there,” Summer said, handing him a glass of chocolate milk.

Liam’s cheeks bulged with cookies as he looked at Summer. “My mom, she’s my mom.”

“But,” Summer’s heart raced with panic. Was this kid trying to claim his mom? “She’s my mom.”

For the first time, Summer felt what it was like to deal with a bully. Why had he even opened the door?

Liam insisted, “She’s my mom.”

“No, she’s not.” Summer denied.

By the time Kristin emerged from the bathroom, her face flushed and cautious, she could hear the wails of the two children from down the hall.

“Summer, what’s wrong?” Kristin rushed forward, nearly tripping over her own feet, but Rhett was right there to catch her, pulling her into his arms.

Rhett frowned as he listened to the crying. He had a bad feeling about this.

Sure enough, when he reached the living room, he recognized the kid from the Lewis family.

“Liam?” Kristin was shocked, her gaze flitting between Liam, Rhett, and Summer. The kids‘ crying even sounded alike.

At the sight of Kristin, Liam dashed over. “Mommy! I love you!”

“Where’s your dad?” Rhett quickly grabbed Liam’s head, not letting him get too close to his wife.

Couldn’t the Lewis family keep track of their own kid?

“I want my mommy!” Liam’s cries grew louder, tugging at Rhett’s heartstrings, so he let go. Was he being too harsh on the kid?

“Shh, it’s okay,” Kristin soothed, pulling Liam into a hug. “Liam, how did you get here?”

missed you,” Liam sobbed, clinging to her as if afraid

scared someone would take his parents away, but he reminded himself to be brave, not to cry.

He knew Summer had faced hardships. With a tender gesture, he pulled

to Rhett. “Will he take you and Mommy

call his family to pick him up,” Rhett said, reaching for

dial, the doorbell rang.

door with a dark

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from next door.

relief washed over Hanson as he reached for Summer. “The little rascal might’ve overheard

attempt to touch Summer. “Can’t you tell kids

the mix–up. His

Kristin in the living room,

tugged at Kristin’s clothes. “Mommy, I want to stay with you. Don’t let Uncle

mistreating the kid over at the Lewis household?” Rhett

his name even if he tried. The Lewis family doted on Liam,

me. Stop

flowed even harder.

“Mr. Lewis, if you’re not in a rush, maybe

could see Kristin genuinely cared for

to go to school

lip in gratitude.

voice trembled, trying to hold back tears.

my mommy!” Liam shouted

welled up with tears.

doesn’t agree, I won’t let you stay,” Rhett warned

tears, afraid that Rhett would send him away from his mommy at any

middle.

not wanting to upset

with a furrowed brow. “The poor L congenital heart condition. The Lewis clan has been through hell and back to keep him going. He barely made it through