The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Ronald had settled in for a hearty dinner that evening.

As they ate, both of them tried their best to act as if nothing had happened.

But there was still an awkwardness hanging in the air.

Willa, ever so perceptive, sensed something was off. Seizing the moment when Ronald went to grab more food, she nudged Kari, "Haven't you and Ronald made up yet?"

Kari, feeling a bit helpless, replied, "Mom, we really didn't have a fight."

"Really?"

Willa was skeptical.

Kari, with a hint of exasperation, assured her, "Really."

Ronald returned with his plate, catching the tail end of their conversation, and chimed in, "Kari and I really didn't argue. We just had some disagreements, but we've come to an understanding now." Kari immediately nodded in agreement.

Only then did Willa relax.

After dinner, Ronald suggested it was time for him to leave.

"Kari-" Willa hinted at Kari to walk him out.

feel comfortable with Kari walking back alone. No need

Ronald politely declined.

"I've seen on the news that the Malone family hasn't been too kind to him. God knows how much hardship Ronald has endured over the years—" "Mom, don't

to ramble, "You and that Jarvis boy are definitely off the table. Better start looking for someone

head ached at the mention of marriage, "Mom,

to mention she had just

the energy to start a

up on Nathan, but swallowed her words at the last moment, "It's

at the Malone family's for nearly

wasn't idle

Salter

spent days comforting Brittany.

funeral was over, Brittany and Isaac Salter headed to

them off, Kari threw herself into a new

buzzing with activity, she was swamped, barely finding time to eat. Over time, her stomach issues flared up again. After nearly passing out in the office

"At the studio."

was the first person

"Just wait for me."

his

Yet, he knew he had