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 have that kind of money. Besides, you and Kari are still young.

and Ronald couldn't convince

none the

his savings behind and headed south, claiming he

getting into trouble, Willa sent her to a prep

her studies, failed to notice Willa's

touch Ronald's money, not wanting

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

to compensate rather

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

sound of items crashing to the ground filled

passed before the door burst

"Mom, I'm home-Mom!"

the floor, panicked, scrambled over, and lifted her up,

ambulance arrived quickly,

Willa

away, with

daze, watching

worked on her

in a corner of the ambulance, Kari

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

was a first for Kari, who bit her lip to stop it

hospital, Willa was rushed into the emergency

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

She answered.

to call home. Why's no one

burst into tears, "What do I do?" There was a