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.

fresh glass of almond milk, "Eat up and head back to school. Don't mind those

Calista applying

get ready.

Malones welcoming them back for a

saw through the fantasy, "Mom, those people aren't coming to give us a better

Mrs.

Calista, undeterred and accusing

of naivety, pushed past him, clutching her bag, "You

vel?ime

here for

she locked him inside

with only a barred window for company, Ronald was

for money, would lock him up during

mumbling about her loverveling

to study, expecting Calista to

night fell, and she didn't

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

it wasn't a rescue by the Malones but a hunt led by

brat's

of