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.

with Kari walking back

Ronald politely declined.

left, Willa still looked worried, "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 worry, he... he has his own plans," Kari

start looking for

head ached at the mention of marriage, "Mom, I'm not considering marriage at

she had just

energy

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

up at the Malone

wasn't idle

Salter passed

spent days comforting Brittany.

Salter headed to Craneville, looking to clear their

off, Kari threw herself into a new round of

passing out in the office one day from the

"At the studio."

was the

"Just wait for me."

his keys and jacket,

since he last saw Kari, missing her terribly Yet, he knew he