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."

and called his assistant, then

so organized, Kari couldn't help but feel

I've already called in sick for you at the

herself up. "Thank

just couldn't bring herself to call him

you don't want to call me brother, you can

wanting to say

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

was afraid you'd wake up in the middle of the night, so I didn't dare

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

had changed a lot

outstanding, but in some ways, he was just the same

an urge to talk. "When did you start liking

"Probably around

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

heart. She had never noticed Ronald's feelings, always treating him like

had liked her for over a decade, all she felt was a sour tightness in her chest. "Ronald, I'm

started

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

wanted to reach out, to touch her head, but he

I'll go back first. The assistant will