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 and head back to school. Don't mind those

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

ready. Your father is coming to take us

the Malones welcoming them back for a

the fantasy, "Mom, those people aren't

likely Mrs. Malone

Calista, undeterred and accusing

pushed past him, clutching

vel?ime

Wait here for me

but she locked him inside

a barred window for company, Ronald was used to this

once relying on her beauty for money, would lock him up during her nights out and return to drunkenly sob into his

mumbling about her loverveling

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

night fell, and she

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

by the Malones but a hunt

the brat's close by,

sounds of