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

Chapter 10

“Mom, I won first prize in the drawing contest! I drew you, Uncle Garner and myself.”

“Mom, they asked me why I don’t have a Dad…”

“Mom, when can you come home?”

Garner said Summer was so mature for her age, way beyond what you’d expect from a five–year–old.

Sometimes, he was heartbroken by how sensible the kid was.

“Don’t cry, Mom. You still have me.” Summer snuggled into Kristin’s arms. He was a kid, desperately lacking a mother’s love and security.

Kristin held Summer tight, and in a daze, she looked up and saw her reflection in the mirror.

Pale–faced, gaunt, lips white as chalk, it was as if her heart could stop at any moment.

Kristin used to be one of the most sought–after socialites in Silvergrove City, with looks and a figure to die for. But Vincent was correct that she hardly looked different from a beggar on the

streets.

She had become a shadow of her former self.

Locked away in the storage room by Vincent, Kristin felt dizzy from hunger.

“Are you hungry, Mom? Summer asked, his stomach growling with hunger, too.

soothingly, “Be good, Summer. I will get you something

Summer to bed, Kristin cautiously

guard her all the time. He had to visit his fiancée Ruby in the

yard, Kristin asked the nanny in a low voice, “Sorry, but can I have some food? My kid

Kristin with disdain and

two breads, and threw them into a bowl

darted away as tears welled up. She was starving, and so was Summer. With not a penny to her name, she had to

The nanny angrily asked when she

won’t run. I’m just stepping out for a

bothered with Kristin anymore. Miss Ruby had made it

Chapter 10

for her, and find a way to drive her

of the villa, Kristin rubbed her cold hands together. The autumn in Silvergrove City wasn’t very cold, but it cut to the bone.

had no idea how to

and picked up a few unwanted bottles, hoping that collecting enough might get her some cash.

do we have here? I can’t believe my eyes. Isn’t that the stunning

a wealthy neighborhood, and most of Kristin’s former classmates lived around.

behind her, Kristin shrugged her shoulders. “You’ve got the wrong

the woman wasn’t going to let her

prison. We didn’t believe it, but here you are.”

up, not daring to

woman who pushed her, Adrienne Haywood, was the second daughter of the Haywood family and a classmate of Kristin’s who