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

just

doctor, adjusting his glasses, asked, "You

feeling, requested, "Can we talk in

the doctor led

it was indeed Willa, Ronald pressed for details about her condition, but

can't disclose a patient's condition

"She's my mother."

had always seen her as his own mother.

was Willa's son, the

is sick. It was discovered during last month's

off, no wonder she was getting thinner, and no wonder she made all that food she feared leaving

to care for

the hospital, Ronald was in a

he found Willa preparing

"Ronald, you're back."

trying to act normal despite her discomfort, Ronald

aback. "Did you

backpack,

from my scholarships over the years, minus tuition and some minor expenses. Please,