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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always reslated medication since childhood. It was too bitter, and with his excellent health condition, he never needed it. Sleep

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

a

Kristin attempted to lift him.

and Kristin

her beneath him. “You

but unmistakably

had been chaste for over two decades, and

take your medicine first,” Kristin said, her

Rhett raised an eyebrow, his

the

out will help…” Rhett earnestly

making sense.”

downed a whole cup of

Rhett smirked, leaning down to

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

even plain water seemed sweet for those who

medicine.

Rhett’s desire for Kristin reached

to this extent, nor had he ever thought he would

moment, Kristin could probably ask him to die,

Kristin’s eyes

around Rhett as her breathing quickened.

It seemed everyone

his body burning hot. Kristin felt

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She constantly reminded herself she was unworthy, not

body and soul felt

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

fault wasn’t hers, she felt

for Rhett’s desires, perhaps

all over the following morning.

fear,

to wash up, panicking that she didn’t have time to prepare breakfast for the two kids or Rhett.

the room, Kristin caught the

was as supportive as

made eggs.”

corporate

I can do it.” Kristin rushed over,

got simple sandwiches, overcooked eggs, and a warm glass of milk for