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.

reached out and took the burn ointment. “Thank you.”

the door to the study

she bumped

It was the end of her

the study?” Ruby squinted her eyes, shocked, pressing

Kristin stayed quiet.

pull, seducing whoever’s in charge, right?” Ruby

her and turned to

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

Rhett, you might not

head low, saying nothing.

She feared Kristin

from the room, Vincent emerged with a

brother’s study! I’ve told you that she is untrustworthy. She’s too bunning, acting all innocent when she’s shrewd. She

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

thunder.

over Kristin, descending the stairs with a

struggled to keep

in alarm. “It was…

across the face. “Just that you’re shameless,

seduce my brother?”

head spun, and she collapsed to the ground, her vision going dark.

were painfully stiff. She couldn’t make a fist,

over her.

touch you? He would feel

didn’t…” Kristin

be late, Vincent sneered, gripping Kristin’s collar. “Since you’re so desperate for a man, I’ll make sure you get

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