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.”

wished it were that simple.

finishing her milk, she leaned against Brittany’s leg and closed her eyes. “Brittany, I need

hair. “Stay with me tonight,” she offered.

they settled into bed. But Kari found herself tossing and turning, sleep eluding

careful not to wake Brittany. She returned to her own room, where she found a figure sitting in the dark. Just

Why are you

up. “Shouldn’t a brother bring a wedding present for his

gasp. The man was Ronald Malone, the adopted son of

to prison for assault. Kari never imagined he would be free, especially not now, on the eve of

a crime. I’ve never wronged you…” Kari instinctively tried to

pinned her against the desk, his words carrying a

lips, a devious smirk playing on his handsome face. “Kari, you know

wave of

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

predatory, and

kindness towards you, can

became possessive and cruel somewhere along the line. His

with a boy who had shown interest in