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."

wiped his face and called his assistant, then fetched Kari a couple

him so organized, Kari couldn't help

I've already called in

propped herself up.

just couldn't bring herself to call

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

had been wanting to say that for

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

you'd wake up in the middle

opportunity to catch up on

years had changed a lot

outstanding, but in some ways, he

an urge to talk. "When

sat down. "Probably around seventeen or

have been liking, just getting used to you chattering by my side. If I couldn't see you, I felt

noticed Ronald's feelings, always treating him like a real brother. Learning of his feelings, her first reaction

decade, all

eyes started to well

nothing to do with you. My

out, to

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