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 it.

finish all this by yourself.

off hastily. “No, not

Beat it,” Rhett warned York to keep his distance from Kristin.

don’t be so petty. When Kristin’s sick, you run

on her spoon and looked up at Rhett in surprise.

met her gaze, his eyes intense.

Kristin looked down and

thin.” York continued to fuss, offering Kristin

appetite and feeling tense,

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

of the first chance he

e got.

choked and quickly stood, grabbing a few pancakes and leaving. “Mr. FitzGerald, I’m off to work. You can’t be

lighter fare. “Don’t eat anything too

dizzy, unable to believe the tenderness Rhett was

being so nice? Was this a

was afraid to

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

medicine.

Rhett asked, noticing

she shook her head.

could medicine

with the Turner family, Kristin dreaded getting sick because

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an IV than swallow pills.

had to coax her for a long time

time naively believed that medicine was the bitterest thing in the world until she left the Turner family and ended up in prison.

then did Kristin realize that

was far more

a piece of candy, sweet and

even hotter, and she felt the tears

have some candy.” Rhett murmured

Rhett, panic

felt like she was in deep trouble.

feelings for

had seen

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

bidding.”

thing with Hertha six years ago was an accident. Does it bother you?”

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

he needed to come clean about his past.