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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had to cling

recalling the health report she had shown Rhett. He had rejected

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

was gentle, but his gaze was intense.

a while before she softly grasped the collar of Rhett’s

offer to share her bed with him.

clearly questioned whether he had lost

FitzGerald…” Seeing his face change, Kristin cried with fear, choked and grabbed his skirt corner,

a deep breath, squeezed

forgot

Kristin in his arms. “Are you going to

and panicked

his breath. God

her trembling hand to unbutton Rhett’s clothes.

force others.” Rhett took her

not forced, I

tears, desperately trying to

got out of her control when she was excited because of her

Her voice was tinged with a sob. Kristin wasn’t skilled in the art of pleasing a man,

City and had promised to teach her.

over the phone made Kristin’s

against the headboard, released her hand, signaling her

when a knock on the door interrupted them. York’s voice echoed, “Mr. FitzGerald, it’s

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for a project because of Kristin. He now understood why ancient kings

in her eyes,

a deep breath, Rhett sat up straight, his voice low. “Head to the venue first. We’ll continue this

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

mind. How was she any

into the bathroom, splashing her face with cold water

indeed going mad. To ensure Rhett wouldn’t cast her aside and to protect her when Adrienne returned, she was willing to offer even her

would Rhett think of her now? Would