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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reslated medication since childhood. It was too bitter, and with his excellent health condition,

won’t do.” Kristin Insisted on him taking the medicine, especially since

was a high

wouldn’t comply, Kristin attempted

and Kristin fell into his

her close, pinning her beneath him. “You

was raspy but unmistakably laced with

Rhett, who had been chaste for over two decades, and

take your medicine first,” Kristin said, her voice tense.

nicely?” Rhett raised an eyebrow, his breath

coax him into taking the

it out will help…”

making sense.” Kristin’s heart raced.

of the bitter

Rhett smirked, leaning down to kiss Kristin.

bitter remnants of the medicine in his mouth, but after the bitterness

sweet for those who had tasted the bitterness of

medicine.

grew hotter, and Rhett’s desire for Kristin

a woman to this extent, nor had he ever thought he would willingly sink into

probably ask him to die, and he would.

Kristin’s eyes

embrace tightening around Rhett as

was madness. It seemed

burning hot. Kristin felt

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Kristin. She constantly reminded herself she was unworthy, not good enough

and soul felt tarnished.

had no strength to argue whether she was branded a fallen woman

wasn’t hers, she felt too

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

woke up aching all over

in fear, and

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

out of the room, Kristin caught the scent of

cool!” Summer was as

made

corporate titan making breakfast for the kids. She must be

Kristin rushed over, only to find

sandwiches, overcooked eggs, and a warm