The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 1243

Chapter 1243

Kari stepped through the door, her face lit up with curiosity.

"I might have gone a bit heavy on the chili in tonight's spicy crab dish. Didn't want you to find out," Willa quickly gathered her thoughts.

Kari let out a chuckle, "That's perfect, I've been really into spicy food lately."

The mother-daughter duo headed to the kitchen, while Ronald stood in the living room, his gaze lowered.

Willa was determined not to let Kari find out, and Ronald didn't dare say more.

At dinner, Kari devoured the meal with gusto.

Ronald and Willa, burdened with their own worries, barely touched their food, exchanging glances.

Kari was overjoyed, thinking she hit the jackpot with the extra serving of crab.

After a hearty meal, Kari went back to her room to shower.

"Ronald, you need to focus on your studies. The SATs are right around the corner. Don't let this mess with your head."

Willa was aware of Ronald's deep thoughts and didn't want his performance affected.

Ronald remained silent.

Over the next few weeks, Willa made occasional trips to the hospital, but to little avail.

to learn the treatment would cost tens of thousands. Willa adamantly refused. "Ronald, we don't have that kind of money. Besides, you and Kari are still

further hospital visits, and Ronald couldn't

was none

arrived. After the exams, Ronald left all his savings behind and headed south, claiming he was going to work over the

Willa

studies, failed

not wanting to

to work at the factory, only to faint several times. Her superiors were displeased and eventually fired

rather than keep

took the money home, planning to cook

of items crashing to the

before the

"Mom, I'm home-Mom!"

floor, panicked, scrambled over, and lifted her up, noticing Willa's pallid complexion. Without hesitation,

ambulance arrived quickly,

Willa

away, with

daze,

on

a corner of the

happening. Everything was fine, so why the sudden

first for Kari, who bit her lip to stop it from quivering, tears streaming down

hospital, Willa was rushed

a complete mess. After what felt like an eternity,

She answered.

trying to call home. Why's

into tears, "What do I