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

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

him off hastily. “No,

York to keep

retorted, “Mr. FitzGerald, don’t be so petty. When Kristin’s sick, you run out to

her spoon and looked up at Rhett

her gaze,

and focused

continued to fuss, offering Kristin some pancakes.

with little appetite and feeling tense, refused. “I

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

out of the

e got.

choked and quickly stood, grabbing a few pancakes and leaving. “Mr. FitzGerald, I’m off to work. You

and replaced it with lighter fare. “Don’t eat

dizzy, unable to believe the

this a figment of

was afraid to trust

few bites of salad and a bowl of oatmeal,

medicine.

Rhett asked, noticing

she shook

could medicine

getting sick because it

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have an IV than swallow

Clarence had to coax her for a long time before she’d

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

realize that medicine wasn’t bitter at all.

far more

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

burned even hotter, and she felt the tears

it’s bitter, have some candy.” Rhett

at Rhett, panic setting

felt like she was

feelings

had seen right through

Kristin got up shakily and headed for the bed. “Mr. FitzGerald, you should rest. I’ll just sleep a bit and won’t delay

bidding.”

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

been intimate with Kristin. As they were married, he intended

his past. As a matter of honesty