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 face and called his assistant, then fetched Kari a couple of sets

so organized, Kari couldn't help

already called in sick for

propped herself up. "Thank

couldn't bring herself to

she was thinking. "If you don't want to call me brother, you

had been wanting to say that

dark circles under Ronald's eyes. "You

you'd wake up in the middle of the night, so I

not wanting Kari to feel pressured. "I took the opportunity to catch up on some work. Don't overthink it." Kari

had

more outstanding, but in some ways, he was

suddenly felt an urge to talk. "When did

"Probably around seventeen

been liking, just getting used to you chattering by my side. If I

all these years... A pang of sourness hit Kari's heart. She had never noticed Ronald's feelings, always treating him like a real brother. Learning of his feelings, her

he had liked her for over a decade,

eyes started to

has nothing to do with you. My

to touch her head, but

previously didn't want to see me. I'll go back first. The assistant will come