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

refused further hospital visits, and Ronald

was none

they knew it, the SATs arrived. After the exams, Ronald left all his savings behind and headed

into trouble, Willa sent

busy with her studies, failed to notice Willa's worsening

money, not wanting to spend

the SATS, Willa went back to work at the factory, only

rather than keep

the money home, planning to cook dinner, but blacked out and

to the ground

before the door

"Mom, I'm home-Mom!"

and lifted her up, noticing Willa's pallid complexion. Without hesitation,

arrived

Willa

away, with

a daze,

worked on

in a corner of the ambulance, Kari

this was happening. Everything was fine, so

bit her lip to stop it from quivering, tears

Willa was

tense, her mind a complete mess. After what felt like an eternity,

She answered.

I've been trying to call home. Why's no one

Kari burst into tears, "What do I do?" There was a pause on the other