The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 1234

The diner was nothing to look at, but the flavors that came out of that kitchen were legendary in the neighborhood, a hidden gem serving hearty portions and homely tastes. On a swelteringly hot day, the whirring of an ancient fan did little more than stir the muggy air into a thicker haze, making the heat even more oppressive.

Kari, in her school uniform, fanned herself, her cheeks flushed from the heat.

Ronald fetched them both a glass of ice-cold almond milk, infused with a hint of jasmine, offering a fragrant respite from the heat.

The waitress brought over their orders. Ronald pushed the beef noodle soup towards Kari and started on his veggie bowl, his hunger evident in every bite.

Kari, though famished, noticed Ronald's lack of meat and offered him half of hers with a sincere, "Here, you need this more."

Ronald refused, insisting, "You need it, you're still growing."

But the generous portion wasn't even enough for one, let alone two.

Kari persisted.

Seeing her stubborn look, Ronald lied, "I'm allergic to beef."

Kari was skeptical but eventually relented, eating her meal in small bites.

and handed her a fresh glass of almond milk, "Eat up

applying cheap makeup, dressed in what was an

with hope, "Hurry, get ready. Your

of the Malones welcoming them back for a better

the fantasy, "Mom, those people aren't coming to

likely Mrs. Malone had found

Calista, undeterred and accusing

naivety, pushed past him, clutching

vel?ime

Wait here for me to bring you

to stop her, but she locked him

barred window for company, Ronald was used to

up during her nights out and return to drunkenly sob into

mumbling about her loverveling

retreated to his room to study, expecting Calista to return soon,

night fell, and

with footsteps. Peering out, Ronald spotted Malone's security team approaching fast.

expected, it wasn't a rescue by the Malones but a

brat's close

of searching