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.

Kristin reached out and took the burn ointment.

door to the study and

living room, she bumped into Ruby, standing on

end of her shift,

her eyes, shocked, pressing for

Kristin stayed quiet.

whoever’s in charge, right?” Ruby seemed intent on blowing

her and turned to

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“Kristin, have you ever looked yourself in the mirror? Do you see what a mess you are? Did you know

you might not even know

head low, saying nothing.

She feared Kristin

the commotion from the room, Vincent emerged with a shawl, draping it over Ruby.

when

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

thunder.

Kristin, descending

Vincent struggled to keep his emotions in

away in alarm. “It

what!” Vincent struck Kristin across the face. “Just that you’re shameless, trying to

seduce my brother?”

to the

She couldn’t make a fist, and a sense

over her.

think he’d touch you? He would feel disgusted just looking at someone like you. You get it?” Vincent found it ironic. All those who tried to seduce Rhett before

Kristin

Kristin’s collar. “Since you’re so

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