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

Chapter 154

In the cozy confines of Rhett’s home.

Kristin sought refuge beneath the quilt, her heart pounding furiously as if it were trying to escape her chest.

The hushed darkness of the room seemed to amplify the sound of her racing pulse.

As Rhett drew nearer, her anxiety crescendoed, filling the space with a tangible tension.

The light from the bedside lamp dimmed, plunging Kristin into a cocoon of shadows. She clutched her hands tightly, bracing herself as the room slipped into darkness with Rhett’s touch.

“Do you always bury yourself under the covers like that?” Rhett’s voice was a velvety caress. sending Kristin into a fluttering frenzy.

Mustering all her courage, Kristin peeked out from her sanctuary, wrapping the blanket tightly around her as she cautiously observed Rhett.

He lay beside her, his deep voice breaking the silence. “Sleep now.”

The bed was vast. There was a chasm between them. Silence reigned, and no further words were exchanged.

True to his word, Rhett did not lay a finger on her, allowing her to drift into a peaceful slumber.

Once he felt her breathing even out beside him, Rhett turned his gaze upon Kristin, watching her for a long while. He had never imagined sharing his bed with a woman. Other women had tried to inveigle their way into his sheets, but he only felt revulsion.

Now, anticipation filled him, eager for the moment she would awaken and look into his eyes.

“Are you asleep?” he whispered.

Kristin did not stir, deeply ensconced in her dreams.

“She’s completely off her guard,” Rhett mused with a wry smile, gently brushing a strand of hair from her face.

Kristin was stunning, the kind of beauty that would stand out in any crowd with high cheekbones and eyes that were deep yet cool.

He remembered her as the Swan Queen on stage. Perhaps from that fleeting encounter, she had found a place in his heart, even if he was unaware of it.

met afterward could match

Kristin stirred awake to find herself curled up in his embrace. Paralyzed with

at her pillow. On the vast expanse of the bed, they

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to the edge.

she clasped her hands. She hadn’t realized she had a habit of snuggling close in her sleep.

noticing her

face you longed to see, a warmth the old Rhett had

sorry.” Kristin stuttered, suddenly springing up to

his toothbrush already prepped

his hair. The home was starting to feel different, a place no longer just

properly?” Kristin called to the little one

short to reach the sink, looked up at Rhett

the little tyke. handing him

brushed his teeth. “Daddy, are you

with a nod

joy. “Daddy, will you always love

without hesitation,

1 keep calling you Daddy?” Summer

ruffling his

you’ll still like me, right?” Summer’s innocence belied

understanding.

on him. Was Summer afraid he’d be replaced if Rhett

the resemblance. Summer’s earnest face as he rinsed his toothbrush was the

“Summer?

struck by the uncanny similarity. The way Summer

Chapter 154

Kristin, setting Summer down. “I’ll have the housekeeper set up a room for kids. It’ll be good for

“Garner is away on business

room would be convenient. Where will Summer stay