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

so organized, Kari

already called in sick for

herself up.

couldn't bring herself to call him

want to call me brother, you can call me

been wanting to say that for

under Ronald's

you'd wake up in the middle of the

to feel pressured. "I took the opportunity

reality, ten years had changed a lot

outstanding, but in some ways, he was just

to talk. "When

down. "Probably around

side. If I couldn't see you, I felt empty." Ronald's

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

liked her for over a decade, all

started to well

"It has nothing to do with you. My feelings for

out, to touch

see me. I'll go back first.