The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

He sat by the bed, his gaze fixed on Kari's delicate jawline, a trace of concern flickering in his eyes.

Ronald reached out, gently holding Kari's hand, his lips pressed thin.

The doctor said it was an old issue.

It seemed she really hadn't taken good care of herself over the years.

Ronald couldn't help but blame himself. If only he hadn't been so powerless, he wouldn't have been taken away by the Malone family, nor would he have been hamstrung at every turn!

If only he had come back earlier, maybe it wouldn't have come to this!

...

When Kari woke up, Ronald was sprawled on the bed, deep in sleep.

She remembered what had happened and shifted slightly.

But Ronald, a light sleeper, sensed her awakening and quickly sat up. "You're awake. Are you still in pain? Want something to eat?"

Meeting his concerned gaze, Kari licked her lips. "It doesn't hurt anymore."

"I'll have someone send over some plain oatmeal. When you're feeling better, you can have some soup."

his assistant, then fetched

organized, Kari couldn't

easy. I've already called in sick for

propped herself

just couldn't bring herself to

"If you don't want to call me brother, you can call me

had been wanting to say that for a

noticed the dark circles under Ronald's eyes. "You

middle of the

opportunity to catch up on

reality, ten years had changed a lot

some ways, he

an urge to talk. "When

"Probably around seventeen or

it might not have been liking, just getting used to you chattering by my side.

pang of sourness hit Kari's heart. She had never noticed Ronald's feelings, always treating him like a

had liked her for over a decade, all she felt was a sour tightness in her

started to

shook his head. "It has nothing to do with you. My feelings for you are my own

wanted to reach out, to touch her head, but he

want to see me. I'll