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 sets of

so organized, Kari couldn't

already called in sick for

herself

couldn't bring herself to call

"If you don't want

had been wanting to say that for a

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

middle of the night, so

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

reality, ten years had changed a

but in some ways, he was just the same as he had been

urge to talk. "When did you

down. "Probably around seventeen or

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

all these years... A pang of sourness hit Kari's heart. She had never noticed Ronald's feelings, always treating him

had liked her for over a decade, all

eyes started

with you. My feelings for you are my own

to reach out, to touch

want to see me. I'll go back first. The assistant will come