The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 798

“No, save your money, sweetheart. There will be plenty for you to spend it on in the future.”

Willa did not wish to burden her daughter Kari, nor did she want to be an unnecessary expense. “Get some rest, dear,” she said, and she drifted to sleep

soon after.

After Willa was asleep, Kari quietly left.

She ventured into another room. “Brittany, are you awake?” She asked, knocking lightly on Brittany’s door.

Brittany had been expecting her, “Come in,” she said.

Kari entered, closing the door behind her. She checked it twice before she allowed her shoulders to relax. There was something soothing about the silence that filled the room.

Brittany poured her a warm glass of milk. “What’s wrong?” She asked, noting Kari’s troubled expression.

Kari shook her head, accepting the milk. She took a small sip before saying, “Brittany, tomorrow…”

“Still nervous?” Brittany interrupted. The sight of Kari’s pale face was all the answer she needed. “Relax, Kari. You and Nathan haven’t been together long, but you know how well he treats you. And now that you’re getting married, nothing will change: Your life will only improve.”

it were

leg and closed her eyes. “Brittany, I need to

in understanding, gently stroking Kari’s hair. “Stay with me tonight,” she offered.

tossing

where she found a figure sitting in the dark. Just the sight

you here

bring a wedding present for his sister?”

gasp. The man was Ronald Malone,

sent to prison for assault. Kari never imagined he would be free, especially

you were the one who committed a crime. I’ve never wronged you…” Kari instinctively tried to flee.

with a background in martial arts, was quick to grab her. He pinned her against the desk, his words carrying

his lips, a devious smirk playing on his handsome face. “Kari, you know I’ve always

wave of nausea roll

I’ve always seen you as a brother. Please, just leave,” she pleaded. “I’m about to get married. I will never have feelings for you.”

at her words. His gaze turned predatory, and Kari felt cold fear

kindness towards you, can you just let me go?”

best friend, her brother, but he became possessive and cruel somewhere along the line. His eyes burned with a dangerous heat, and he forbade her from interacting

with