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.

attention, and finally, he managed to take her to the hospital, only to learn the treatment would cost tens of thousands. Willa adamantly refused. "Ronald, we don't

visits, and

was none the

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

getting into trouble, Willa

with her studies, failed to notice

Ronald's money, not wanting to

factory, only to faint several times. Her superiors were displeased and

compensate rather than keep her

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

items crashing to the ground filled the

before the door

"Mom, I'm home-Mom!"

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

ambulance arrived

Willa

away, with

a daze, watching

worked on her

corner of the ambulance,

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

bit her lip to stop it from quivering, tears streaming down her

the hospital, Willa was rushed

mess. After what felt like an eternity, her phone

She answered.

to call

I do?"