Chapter 30

“How long are you planning to hide out?” Sitting beside his desk in the study, Rhett arched an eyebrow and threw the question out there.

Tucked away in a comer, Kristin waited until the coast was clear before cautiously crawling out from behind the curtains.

Kristin meant to return the medicine after applying some ointment to her hand.

“Thank… thank you. She mumbled with her head bowed, a little on edge as she fished out a few crumpled bills from her pocket, the cash she’d earned from collecting bottles and scrap. “About that day… the bread and pastries you brought, thanks. Summer really liked them.” Saying so, Kristin flashed Rhett a smile, an awkward smile.

In Kristin’s eyes. Rhett was a saint compared to the bad ones.

Rhett glanced at the money in Kristin’s hand and spoke up sternly. “Keep it. I’ll hit you up when I’m short of cash.”

Holding the money awkwardly, Kristin quickly bowed her head and stashed it back.

It was a joke, but it brought tears to Kristin’s eyes. It had been ages since she’d felt any

kindness.

It was Rhett, after all. He’d never be short on dough.

“Mr. FitzGerald, goodbye…” Kristin gave a deep bow, intending to put down the burn ointment

and run.

“Take it with you. You’ve used that ointment, so it’s just trash if you leave it here,” Rhett said indifferently.

Each time he offered Kristin something, it seemed impossible for her to refuse.

Rhett could tell Kristin was too sensitive.

and took the

to the study and slipped

she reached the living room, she bumped into Ruby, standing on the stairs.

of her

her eyes, shocked, pressing for

Kristin stayed quiet.

know which strings to pull, seducing whoever’s in charge, right?” Ruby seemed intent on blowing things out of proportion,

her and

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have you ever looked yourself in the mirror? Do you see what a mess

might not even

head

panicked. She feared Kristin might get Involved

with a shawl, draping it over Ruby.

from your brother’s study! I’ve told you that she is untrustworthy. She’s too bunning, acting all innocent when she’s shrewd. She knows your brother runs the show here and is trying to seduce him,” Ruby purposely provoked

back of her hand. Her words turned Vincent’s face as

thunder.

towered over Kristin, descending the stairs with a menacing air.

to keep his emotions

Kristin backed away in alarm. “It was…

the face.

seduce my brother?”

she collapsed to

She couldn’t make a

over her.

Do you think he’d touch you? He would

Kristin denied.

gripping Kristin’s collar. “Since you’re so desperate for a

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