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

Chapter 138

In a hotel room.

Kristin stirred from a heavy slumber, feeling an unusual warmth by her side.

Instinctively snuggling closer to the source of comfort, she abruptly jolted awake as her forehead bumped into Rhett’s chin.

“Ouch.” Rhett winced, rubbing the reddened spot on his jaw,

Panic–stricken, Kristin immediately cupped his face with concern. “Mr. FitzGerald, I’m so sorry.” The awkwardness of their proximity was undeniable as Rhett looked down at her with a resigned expression.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to. I don’t know how I ended up…” Kristin was on the verge of tears, utterly confused about how she had ended up in Rhett’s embrace.

“We’re legally married now. Isn’t sharing a bed part of marital duties?” Rhett was calm, but his heartbeat quickened at the sight of her tear–rimmed eyes.

In the past, he’d never felt a strong impulse towards any woman, believing his rationality could overcome any carnal desires. Yet now, he understood it was hard to resist the lure.

“I mean,” Kristin stammered to sit up, but Rhett’s hold on her was firm, and she dared not move. Rhett felt his body temperature rising. In this lucid state, he found himself really wanting her body and soul.

“You know. It’s said that if a husband doesn’t share his bed with his wife after marriage, neglecting his duties, it’s a form of abuse and illegal,” Rhett explained, trying to educate Kristin on the matter.

Kristin looked at him, bewildered. “Really?”

“Yep,” Rhett confirmed with a nod.

“So…” Kristin bit her lip, “Does our prenup mention anything about this?”

“No.” Rhett cleared his throat, his voice slightly strained. “Come on and get up. We should get going.”

Kristin dropped her gaze, her mind racing. Rhett was a desirable man, his life was never short of female attention. If Hertha could manipulate him once, she could do it again.

“Could…,” Kristin’s fear of being deemed worthless by Rhett crept in, “Could you maybe… not be with other women? I can do whatever they can.”

The thought of Rhett discarding her terrified her. Whether it was the Haywood family, the Turner family, or Vincent and Nicola, any of them could crush her without effort. Harriet was

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to

not dirty.” Kristin said, recalling the health report she had shown Rhett. He had rejected

made her even more anxious. She quickly retracted, “I’m sorry. That’s not what

Rhett’s smile was

of Rhett’s shirt. “I showed you my

to share her bed

clearly questioned whether he

his face change, Kristin cried with fear, choked and grabbed his skirt corner, and explained in a panic. “I’m really

deep breath, squeezed Kristin’s chin

forgot to

Kristin in his arms. “Are you going to suffocate

and

also burning his breath. God knew what

raised her trembling hand to unbutton Rhett’s

others.” Rhett took

I’m not forced, I just can’t help shaking.”

tears, desperately trying to

didn’t hate Rhett and just got out of her control when she

was tinged with a sob. Kristin wasn’t skilled

to Silvergrove City and had promised to

the things Harriet had described over the phone made Kristin’s face

leaning back against the headboard, released her hand, signaling her to

the buttons of Rhett’s shirt when a knock on the door interrupted them. York’s voice echoed, “Mr. FitzGerald, it’s almost time. You need to get

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of Kristin. He now understood why ancient kings were often led astray by enchantresses, neglecting their royal duties.

her eyes, looked so vulnerable that…

straight, his voice low. “Head to the venue first.

ground would swallow her up. She had been on the verge of

was losing her mind. How was she any different from

Kristin slipped into the bathroom, splashing her face with cold water to calm herself.

was indeed going mad. To ensure Rhett wouldn’t cast her aside and to protect her when

now? Would he see