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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childhood. It was too bitter, and with

medicine, especially since the mercury

a high

that Rhett wouldn’t comply, Kristin attempted to

heavy, and Kristin

smoothly pulled her close, pinning her beneath him.

raspy but unmistakably laced with

was not so taboo, especially for someone like Rhett, who had been chaste for over two decades, and suddenly tasting sweetness was too much to resist. Every second Kristin spent by his side

Kristin said, her

reward for taking my medicine nicely?” Rhett raised an

flushed. To coax him into taking the medicine, she had to

will help…” Rhett

making sense.” Kristin’s heart raced.

of the bitter

leaning down to

the medicine in his mouth,

seemed sweet for those who had tasted the

medicine.

and Rhett’s desire for Kristin reached its peak.

never imagined craving a woman to this extent, nor had he ever thought he would willingly sink into the depths for

ask him to die,

Kristin’s eyes

up, her embrace tightening around Rhett as her breathing quickened.

was madness. It seemed

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

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maelstrom of passion was torment for Kristin. She constantly reminded herself

body and soul

whether she was branded a fallen woman or criticized for her personal

she felt too dirty for someone like Rhett.

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

aching all over

was gone. Kristin sat up in fear, and

wash up, panicking that she didn’t have time

stepping out of the room, Kristin caught

so cool!” Summer was as supportive as

made eggs.”

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

it.” Kristin rushed over, only to find Rhett had already finished.

a warm