The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 1242

Chapter 1242

Kari was blissfully unaware, going about her days without noticing the cloud hanging over Willa.

In the weeks that followed, Willa turned into a culinary whiz, filling the fridge to the brim with homemade meatballs and ravioli. She even went on a spree, buying loads of pork to make sausages and cured meats, wafting delicious aromas through the entire apartment building. While Kari was happily digging into a plate of beef stew, pondering what delights to feast on next, Ronald remained silent, a shadow of concern draped over him.

Willa, on the other hand, was losing her appetite, her frame growing thinner with each passing day. Despite Ronald's attempts to uncover the truth, he found nothing.

On the eve of their big college entrance exam, the school organized a health checkup.

Knowing they would draw blood, Willa prepared a sandwich for Ronald, advising him to eat it afterward to stave off any dizziness.

Upon completing his checkup at the hospital and descending the stairs with friends, Ronald overheard a group of doctors discussing something that made his heart skip a beat.

"That Willa, did you hear? Kidney failure, and so young too—"

"She's got a son and a daughter, both in high school, I heard."

"Such a tragedy for someone her age."

felt a chill run

were just talking about Willa. Could you tell me more about her

his glasses, asked, "You know

sinking feeling, requested, "Can we talk in

the doctor led Ronald

for details about her condition,

a patient's condition without proper

"She's my mother."

seen her as his own mother. "I really need to know what's going

was Willa's son, the doctor

It was discovered during last month's checkup. Mid-stage

off, no wonder she was getting thinner, and no wonder

to care for

the hospital, Ronald was in a

found Willa preparing

"Ronald, you're back."

trying to act normal despite her discomfort, Ronald felt a lump in his throat: "I know

do you know?" Willa was taken aback. "Did you know

his backpack, Ronald

returned with a debit card: "This is from my scholarships over the years, minus tuition and some minor