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,

say Kristin pleaded on their behalf,” Rhett instructed York to handle

can’t finish all this by yourself. I’m starving after rushing back. Mind if I join you?”

him off hastily. “No, not at

York to keep

When Kristin’s sick, you run out to get medicine. I’m hypoglycemic here, let me

and looked up at Rhett in

her gaze,

Kristin looked down and focused on

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

feeling

think you look quite spirited. Maybe you should accompany Vincent to supervise the desert project.”

York out of the first chance

e got.

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

cleared Kristin’s plate and replaced it with lighter fare. “Don’t eat

unable to believe the tenderness

a figment of her imagination, or was

to trust it.

bites of salad and a bowl of oatmeal, she cradled a glass of

medicine.

asked, noticing her reddening

she shook her

medicine be bitter?

Kristin dreaded getting sick because it meant taking

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rather have an IV than

coax her for a long time before she’d

bitterest thing in the world until she

realize that medicine wasn’t bitter at all.

far

her a piece of candy, sweet and milky,

burned even hotter, and she felt the

bitter, have some

stared at Rhett,

She felt like she was in deep

to have feelings for Rhett that she

had seen right

the bed. “Mr. FitzGerald, you should rest. I’ll

bidding.”

accident.

As they were married, he intended to take responsibility for

needed to come clean about his past. As a