The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Ronald couldn't believe his ears when she accepted his offer with a light laugh, "Alright then."

After they returned to the room, Kari handed Ronald one of the suites.

Growing up, times were tough for them.

They often shared a room, with Ronald on the bunk bed below and Kari on the top.

As Ronald grew older and the differences between genders became more pronounced, he moved into the storeroom for privacy.

Kari wasn't exactly comfortable being alone with men.

But Ronald had a knack for reading people and always knew how to keep things appropriate.

After freshening up, he changed into a pair of light grey jeans and a casual shirt, taking Kari downstairs.

The hotel boasted its own diner, filled with a dazzling array of dishes.

Kari had a boundless affection for good food.

Ronald trailed behind her, perfectly in step.

were quite the sight, drawing many an

was solely on Kari, making it clear she was spoken for, warding off any potential

delights, Kari stood before the food counter, discussing her choices with

watched on, a slight smile playing on

"Kari?"

cut through

derailed as she looked up to find Nathan standing

Nathan had vanished from

been nearly a year since Kari last saw him. Her grip on the tray tightened ever so slightly before she casually grabbed some food and hurried off. A hurt

a long time ago. It's

yet you still wormed your way in—" "Nathan, if you could've made things right, made your father face the consequences, perhaps Kari might have given

"But you

Ronald picked up some food

out

couldn't bring himself to see his own father

Kari could never forgive what happened. They were

window, and Ronald joined

"Kari, are you okay?"

her juice, her gaze clear and

long moved on