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.

sight, drawing

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

the culinary delights, Kari stood before the food counter, discussing her

a slight smile playing on his

"Kari?"

cut through

as she looked up to find

had

him. Her grip on the tray tightened ever so slightly before she

a long time ago. It's best if you keep your distance from

Kari's heart was with me, yet you still wormed your way in—" "Nathan, if you

"But you couldn't,

as Ronald picked up some

out a

bring himself to see his own father go

Kari could never forgive what

by the window,

"Kari, are you okay?"

of her juice, her gaze clear and straightforward. "Why wouldn't

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