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.

the hospital, only 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

refused further hospital visits, and

was none the

left all his savings behind and headed south, claiming he was going to work over the summer break.

getting into trouble, Willa sent her to a prep

with her studies, failed to notice

didn't touch Ronald's money, not wanting to spend

went back to work at the factory, only to faint several times. Her superiors were

compensate rather than keep her

had anticipated this day. She took the money home, planning to cook dinner, but

to the ground filled the

the door burst

"Mom, I'm home-Mom!"

seeing Willa on the floor, panicked, scrambled over, and lifted her

arrived

Willa

whisked away,

a daze,

worked on her

of the ambulance,

understand why this was happening. Everything was fine, so why the

first for Kari, who bit her lip to stop it from

hospital, Willa was rushed

outside, tense, her mind a complete mess. After what

She answered.

been trying to call home. Why's

do I do?" There was a pause on the