When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 171

Rhett’s consciousness was fuzzy, and his grip on Kristin’s hand tightened, but he didn’t speak.

“Rhett, how are you feeling?” Kristin panicked, fearfully feeling Rhett’s forehead. “Let me go get the thermometer, okay?”

“No need.” Rhett’s voice was low. He clung to Kristin and was unwilling to let her go.

Kristin was shocked, left to cajole Rhett like one would soothe a child. “Be good. I’ll get the thermometer and some fever patches.”

Rhett grunted, refusing to release her.

Kristin had no choice but to pry his hands away forcefully. But as she tried to get up, noticed Rhett was clutching her shirt in his fist.

she

Kristin smiled helplessly. Rhett turned into such a child when he was sick. Even Summer wasn’t this clingy.

The contrast was astounding.

“Don’t leave me alone…” Rhett’s voice was faint. He might have fallen asleep.

Kristin turned to look at Rhett.

In the outside world, Rhett always appeared aloof, ruthless in his methods, swift and

decisive.

He had built his own company, elevating the FitzGerald Group to its current heights. His capabilities were unquestionable.

Losing his mother in his teens, unloved by his father, tormented by a stepmother, he had walked this path alone.

In truth, Rhett craved love but resisted everyone’s affection.

After fetching the thermometer, Kristin measured his forehead’s temperature. It read 102.8 degrees, a high fever.

She brewed some fever reducer and approached with fever patches in hand.

“Rhett? How about taking the medicine before you sleep?” Kristin whispered soothingly.

Rhett furrowed his brow, unwilling to move.

He rarely fell ill from childhood and never kept medicine at home. After Kristin came into his life, fearing she might get sick, he started to stock up on cold remedies, which ironically came in handy for himself.

Rhett felt a bit guilty. His illness might have resulted from anxiety.

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was too bitter, and with his excellent health condition, he never needed it.

do.” Kristin Insisted on him taking the medicine, especially since the mercury thermometer read 102 degrees.

was a high fever.

that Rhett wouldn’t comply, Kristin attempted to lift him.

was heavy, and Kristin fell into his embrace.

close, pinning her beneath

voice was raspy but unmistakably laced with

someone like Rhett, who had been chaste for over two decades,

Kristin said, her

taking my medicine nicely?” Rhett raised

taking the medicine, she had to

out will help…” Rhett earnestly persuaded Kristin.

sense.”

downed a whole cup of the bitter medicine, grimacing.

leaning down to kiss

his mouth,

plain water seemed sweet for those who had tasted the bitterness

medicine.

and Rhett’s desire for Kristin reached its

had he ever thought he would willingly

this moment, Kristin could probably ask him to die, and he

Kristin’s eyes

her embrace tightening around Rhett as her breathing quickened.

was madness. It seemed everyone had

hot. Kristin felt feverish, too, and her

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torment for Kristin. She constantly reminded herself

body and soul

whether she was branded a fallen woman or criticized for her

if the fault wasn’t hers, she felt too dirty for someone like Rhett.

for Rhett’s

all

up in fear, and her alarm clock was

panicking that she didn’t have time to prepare breakfast for the two

room, Kristin caught the scent of

so cool!” Summer was as

made

Rhett bustling in the kitchen, the corporate titan making breakfast for the kids. She must

do it.” Kristin rushed over,

overcooked eggs, and a warm glass