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,

behalf,” Rhett instructed York to

the breakfast spread. “Kris, you can’t finish all this by yourself. I’m starving after rushing back. Mind if

him off hastily. “No, not at all.”

mind. Beat it,” Rhett warned York to

don’t be so petty. When Kristin’s sick, you run out to get medicine. I’m hypoglycemic here, let me have

grip on her spoon and looked up at Rhett in surprise. Had Rhett personally bought

met her gaze, his eyes intense.

looked down and focused on her

too thin.” York continued to

and feeling tense, refused.

you should accompany Vincent to supervise the desert project.”

out of the first

e got.

and quickly stood, grabbing a few pancakes and leaving. “Mr.

had left, Rhett cleared Kristin’s plate and replaced it with lighter fare. “Don’t eat anything too greasy. Have some

believe the tenderness Rhett was showing

nice? Was this a figment of her imagination, or

afraid to

bites of salad and a bowl of oatmeal, she cradled

medicine.

bitter?” Rhett asked, noticing

she shook

could medicine be bitter?

dreaded getting sick because it meant taking

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rather have an IV than swallow

sick, Clarence had to coax her for a long

naively believed that medicine was the bitterest thing in the

Kristin realize that

far more

gulped down the medicine and looked up to find Rhett offering her a piece of candy, sweet and milky, dissolving the

hotter, and she felt the

it’s bitter, have some candy.” Rhett murmured soothingly.

stared at Rhett, panic

was happening? She felt like she was

feelings for Rhett

seen

for the bed. “Mr. FitzGerald,

bidding.”

six years ago was an accident. Does it bother you?” Rhett

intimate with Kristin. As they were married, he intended to take responsibility for her..

clean about his past. As