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

him taking the medicine, especially since

was a

that Rhett wouldn’t comply, Kristin attempted to lift

and Kristin fell

pulled her close, pinning her beneath

but unmistakably laced with desire.

been chaste for over two decades, and suddenly

take your medicine first,” Kristin said,

reward for taking my medicine nicely?” Rhett

into taking the medicine, she

help…”

not making sense.” Kristin’s heart raced.

cup of the

say so…” Rhett smirked, leaning down to

of the medicine in his mouth, but after the bitterness came a sweet illusion.

plain water seemed sweet for those who had tasted the

medicine.

breath grew hotter, and Rhett’s desire for Kristin

had he ever thought he would willingly sink

moment, Kristin could probably ask him to die, and he would.

Kristin’s eyes

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

madness. It seemed everyone had

body burning hot. Kristin felt

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

and soul

was branded

the fault wasn’t hers, she felt too dirty for someone

her body could provide an outlet for Rhett’s desires,

aching all over the following

sat up in fear, and her

panicking that she didn’t have

stepping out of the room, Kristin caught the

Summer was as supportive

made

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

FitzGerald, I, I can do it.” Kristin rushed over, only to find Rhett had already

overcooked eggs, and a