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

eyeing the breakfast spread. “Kris, you can’t finish all this by yourself.

hastily. “No,

it,” Rhett warned York to keep

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

spoon and looked up at Rhett

gaze, his eyes intense.

and focused

thin.” York continued to

feeling tense, refused.

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

York out of the first chance he

e got.

quickly stood, grabbing a few pancakes and leaving. “Mr. FitzGerald, I’m

had left, Rhett cleared Kristin’s plate and replaced it with lighter fare. “Don’t eat anything too greasy. Have some oatmeal and salad, take your medicine, then go

felt dizzy, unable to believe the tenderness Rhett was showing her.

nice? Was this a figment

afraid to trust it.

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

medicine.

it bitter?” Rhett asked, noticing her

she shook her

could medicine be bitter?

Turner family, Kristin dreaded getting sick

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rather have an IV than

Clarence had to coax her for a long

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

did Kristin realize that medicine wasn’t bitter

was far more so.

her a piece of candy, sweet and milky,

and she felt the tears threatening

have some candy.” Rhett murmured

Rhett, panic setting in.

happening? She felt like she

have feelings

Hertha had seen right through her.

Kristin got up shakily and headed for the bed. “Mr. FitzGerald,

bidding.”

ago was an accident. Does it bother you?” Rhett asked in a

had been intimate with Kristin. As they were married, he intended to take responsibility

about his past. As a matter of honesty and integrity.