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.

finishing, Ronald paid and handed her a fresh glass of almond milk, "Eat up and head back to school. Don't mind those

only to find Calista applying cheap makeup, dressed in what was an attempt at a

ready. Your father is

of the Malones welcoming them back for a better

the fantasy, "Mom, those people aren't

Mrs. Malone had found

Calista, undeterred and accusing

naivety, pushed past him, clutching her

vel?ime

Wait here for

her, but she locked him inside the house, "Stay put.

a barred window for

up during her nights out

mumbling about her loverveling

retreated to his room to study,

night fell, and she didn't

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

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

brat's close

of searching