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.

he met afterward could match the initial wonder he

stirred awake to find herself curled up in his embrace. Paralyzed with fear, she shivered.

glanced at her pillow. On the vast expanse of

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to the edge.

had a habit of snuggling close in her sleep.

chuckle, noticing her tensed

something profoundly delightful about waking up to the face you longed to see, a warmth the old

Kristin stuttered, suddenly springing up to get dressed and

and found his toothbrush already

smile, he tousled his hair. The home was starting to feel different,

properly?” Kristin called to the little one as she cooked.

reach the sink, looked up at

“Daddy.” He effortlessly lifted the little tyke. handing him a new toothbrush with toothpaste. “I’ll pick out a fun kids‘ toothbrush for you

teeth. “Daddy, are you going to pick me up from school?”

with

joy. “Daddy, will you always

answered without

calling you Daddy?” Summer

assured, ruffling his

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

understanding.

him. Was Summer afraid he’d be replaced

Summer’s earnest face as

“Summer?

for breakfast interrupted the moment. She paused at the bathroom door, struck by the uncanny similarity. The way Summer nestled in Rhett’s arms looked like two versions of the same person,

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Kristin, setting Summer down. “I’ll have the housekeeper set up a room for kids. It’ll be good for Summer to have a choice of where to stay. Plus, he

not necessary,” Kristin replied, flustered, hugging Summer close. “Garner is

kids‘ room would be convenient. Where will Summer stay