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

Chapter 136

Rhett was uncompromising when it came to Kristin’s health. “Down the medicine, then you can have breakfast,” he insisted, jostling her awake even as he lifted her in his arms.

After all, being sick meant she had to treat it promptly with medication and a good meal. Otherwise, her recovery would be slow due to a weakened immune system.

“I’m so tired…” Kristin murmured truthfully, yearning for sleep.

Sick and feverish, she felt heavy and continued to rest her head against Rhett’s chest.

With a sigh, Rhett carried her to the dining table, coaxing her to eat first.

Kristin was burning up her body, her breath hot against his skin.

Rhett felt a pang of guilt, but it was mostly self–reproach.

Had he been too rough with her last night?

“Mr. FitzGerald.” York called from outside, knocking at the door.

Kristin, groggy and startled, jerked upright so fiercely she nearly fell.

With a protective arm, Rhett steadied her and gave her hair a gentle ruffle. “Have something to eat and take your medicine.”

Kristin quickened her heartbeat, her cheeks flushing visibly. She was mortified. What had she just done in front of Mr. FitzGerald?

Seeing Rhett’s indifferent expression as he stood to answer the door allowed Kristin to breathe a sigh of relief.

“I’ve handled the hotel staff and found the leaders involved. It was Randall who coerced them into acting against us.” York whispered, wary of Rhett’s anger.

But Rhett was already fuming.

His own hotel should be a place

of comfort and safety.

“What about the receptionists involved? Are we firing everyone?” York asked tentatively.

“What use is there in keeping them?” Rhett’s voice was low.

“Kris, they were just following orders, you wouldn’t blame them, right?” York, ever the gallant despite his single status, felt for the weeping beauties at the front desk and turned to Kristin for support.

Kristin, her head heavy, looked up in confusion. “What?”

“As for the receptionists from last night who tried to stop you from entering the hotel, what should we do with them?” Rhett asked, respecting Kristin’s opinion.

“Last night… Kristin recalled the incident where she was suspected of being a whore and

barred from entry. “They were just doing their job and seemed quite dedicated.”

Rhett frowned, letting out a sigh. Being too kindhearted wasn’t always a good thing in the business world,

pleaded on their behalf,”

all this by

waved him off hastily.

Rhett warned York to keep his distance

run out to get medicine. I’m hypoglycemic

and looked up at

her gaze, his eyes

down and

up, you’re too thin.” York continued to fuss, offering

with little appetite and feeling tense, refused. “I can’t.”

you should accompany Vincent to supervise the desert project.” Rhett suggested

out of the first chance

e got.

few pancakes and leaving. “Mr. FitzGerald, I’m off to

“Don’t eat anything too greasy. Have some oatmeal and salad, take your medicine, then go

to believe the tenderness Rhett was

this a figment of her imagination,

afraid to trust it.

a bowl of oatmeal, she cradled a

medicine.

asked, noticing her reddening eyes.

she shook her

medicine be bitter?

family, Kristin dreaded getting sick because it meant taking

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have an IV than swallow

was sick, Clarence had to coax her for

was the bitterest thing in the world until she left the Turner family and ended

that

was far more

to find Rhett offering her a piece of candy, sweet and milky, dissolving the bitter taste in an instant.

and she felt the tears threatening to spill.

have some

stared at Rhett,

felt like she

to have feelings for Rhett

seen

for the bed. “Mr. FitzGerald, you should rest.

bidding.”

Hertha six years ago was an accident.

had been intimate with Kristin. As they were married,

needed to come clean about his past. As a matter of