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."

face and called his assistant, then fetched Kari

him so organized, Kari couldn't

easy. I've already called in sick for

propped herself up.

bring herself to call

"If you don't want to

been wanting to say that for a

under Ronald's eyes. "You haven't been

you'd wake up in the middle

"I took the opportunity to catch

had changed a lot

but in some ways, he

urge to talk.

sat down. "Probably around seventeen or

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

Ronald's feelings, always treating him like a real brother.

he had liked her for over a decade, all she felt was a sour

started

to do with you. My feelings for you are my own

to

see me. I'll go back