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."

assistant, then fetched Kari a couple of sets of clean

so organized, Kari couldn't help but

called in sick for you

propped herself up.

bring herself to call him

you don't want to call

been wanting to

Ronald's eyes. "You haven't been

in the middle of

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

reality, ten years had changed a

ways, he was just the same as he had

an urge to talk.

down. "Probably around

have been liking, just getting used to you chattering by my side. If I couldn't see you, I felt empty." Ronald's gaze on Kari was tender and

heart. She had never noticed Ronald's feelings, always treating him like a real brother. Learning of his feelings, her first reaction

calming down and realizing he had liked her for over a decade, all she felt

started to well

to do with you. My

to touch her

want to see me. I'll