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."

called his assistant, then fetched Kari a couple of

Kari couldn't help but feel

in sick for you at the

propped herself up. "Thank

herself to

want to

been wanting to say that for a

the dark circles under Ronald's eyes. "You haven't been sleeping

was afraid you'd wake up in the middle of the night, so I didn't

the opportunity to catch up on some work. Don't overthink

reality, ten years had changed a lot

some ways, he

to talk. "When did you start

down. "Probably

you chattering by my side. If I couldn't see you, I felt empty." Ronald's gaze on Kari was tender and

never noticed Ronald's feelings, always treating him like

decade, all she felt was a sour tightness in

eyes started to well

do with you. My feelings for

to touch her head, but he

see me. I'll go back first. The