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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and with his excellent health

on him taking the medicine, especially since the mercury thermometer read

was a high fever.

Kristin attempted to lift him.

Rhett was heavy, and Kristin fell

pulled her close, pinning her

raspy but

had been chaste for over two decades, and suddenly tasting sweetness was too much

first,” Kristin said, her

nicely?” Rhett raised an

flushed. To coax him into taking the medicine, she had to agree. “But you’re

it out will help…” Rhett earnestly persuaded Kristin.

not making sense.” Kristin’s heart raced.

cup of the bitter

say so…” Rhett smirked, leaning down

in his mouth, but after the

sweet for those who had tasted the bitterness of

medicine.

hotter, and Rhett’s desire

woman to this extent, nor had he ever thought he would

this moment, Kristin could probably ask him to die,

Kristin’s eyes

tightening around

was madness. It seemed everyone had gone

was feverish, his body burning hot. Kristin felt feverish, too, and her soul was on fire.

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constantly reminded herself she was unworthy, not good enough for Rhett.

and soul felt tarnished.

argue whether she was branded a fallen woman or criticized

the fault wasn’t hers, she felt too

provide an outlet for Rhett’s desires, perhaps that was

all over the

up in fear, and her alarm clock

got out of bed to wash up, panicking that she didn’t have time to prepare breakfast for the two

stepping out of the room, Kristin caught the scent of

so cool!” Summer was

Daddy made eggs.”

Rhett bustling in the kitchen, the corporate titan making breakfast

rushed over, only to find Rhett had already

sandwiches, overcooked eggs, and a warm glass of milk for everyone.