The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 1238

Kari was having none of it.

True to her word, Kari became a stubborn houseguest over the weekend, and come Monday, she showed no signs of leaving for school. Instead, she fixed Ronald with a determined stare, silently demanding he cave to her wishes. Ronald frowned, "It's Monday."

Time to head back to school.

But Kari wouldn't budge, "You're coming with me."

Ronald squatted down to her level, "Kari, I can't go back with you."

Willa had been kind to him, and he couldn't drag her down with him.

The standoff continued until Ronald, with a scowl, escorted Kari back home, practically pushing her into school. Willa, guessing at Kari's intentions, caught Ronald before he could leave.

"Ronald, I've spoken to the landlord and got us a small three-bedroom place. You're coming to live with us," Willa offered.

Her genuine care for Ronald was evident, despite knowing the struggle of supporting two kids as a single mother. She couldn't stand by and watch Ronald throw away his future.

"I"

"I've spoken with the school. The scholarship offer still stands," Willa took Ronald's hand, her voice firm yet gentle. "The entrance exams are coming up. You need to focus on acing them. If you feel guilty, secure that scholarship. Then you can help out with the grocery bills. Deal?"

Ronald was at a loss for words.

Willa, using a mix of emotional and logical persuasion and evoking Kari's future, finally got Ronald to agree, "I'll do my best."

Willa insisted, "You better aim for that

Ronald nodded solemnly.

day, Ronald moved in with the Malone family. Kari was overjoyed, keeping a close eye on

take in Ronald stirred up some gossip, but she was used to it. It was Ronald who ended up in a fight

surprisingly strong, holding his

a dark expression, "If you ever speak ill of Willa again, I'll deal with you every single time!" Ronald's punches were fierce, leaving the bullies

Back home,

W seeing the

was heartbroken,

worked up?" Content belolet

they're just words.

"You're a good person."

Ronald

see his

wrong.

his

V SO

and her daughter

it was duty to protect

with his wounds, then she went to make three bowls of

kept quiet

studies, and soon, the entrance exams were upon

night before, Willa prepared a feast, wishing Ronald

Gratefully, Ronald accepted.