Ronald halted in his tracks, confusion written all over his face.

Kari couldn't help but find his rare moment of vulnerability endearing.

"Take a seat, Ronald."

He sat down, a mix of emotions swirling within him.

Kari took a deep breath, her eyes shimmering with sincerity. "Ronald, I know you've got feelings for me. I couldn't accept them before because I always saw you as a brother..." Ronald was well aware of this, feeling a pang of defeat. He had hoped, after all these months, that Kari had developed even the slightest bit of fondness for him.

Especially during the recent weeks when he was burnt out and hospitalized, Kari had been tirelessly by his side.

"Kari..."

"But I've given it some thought recently," Kari interrupted, covering his hand with hers, her gaze bright and hopeful.

Ronald froze, unaccustomed to such intimacy with Kari.

never dared to

the initiative to hold his

give it a try," she said, locking eyes with him. Her heart raced uncontrollably as she spoke, "I was actually planning to tell

help but laugh

hadn't. She had barely started her

with me

haste, making

dark eyes ablaze with passion. "Do you really mean it? You're willing to give us a

his intensity,

proven his feelings through his actions. Whether it was staying by her side during late-night work sessions or comforting her through the crisis with Brittany,

affirmation, catching Kari off guard. "You...

Why was he crying?

her promise. "Kari, think it over. There's no

realized the depth of his feelings, gently stroking his hair. "Ronald, I won't

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