The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 1261

Ronald's gaze was firm, a clear indication of his deep understanding of Kari's physical condition.

"Don't worry, I've got a stash of sweet preserves for you, you won't taste a bit of bitterness," he reassured her. Knowing Kari's aversion to anything remotely bitter, Ronald had prepared well in advance.

Kari was taken aback by his meticulous care, her words of protest dying on her lips. "Okay," she managed.

Her stomach issues were longstanding, and her primary doctor had always been extremely cautious.

When Willa heard her daughter had fainted and was in the hospital, she rushed over without a second thought.

Seeing Ronald's tender care for Kari made her realize something was off.

Since when did brothers tend to their sisters with such devotion, even to the point of wanting to take their place in suffering?

While Ronald stepped out to talk to the doctor, Willa seized the moment to confront Kari, sitting by her bedside with a serious look. "Kari, tell me the truth. Is there something going on between you and Ronald that you're hiding from me?" Kari's face turned beet red instantly. "Mom, I'm not "

"Kari."

"You know your ears twitch like crazy when you

a wave

feelings for you?" Willa whispered, leaning

couldn't deceive Willa, Kari braced herself and

Willa had always treated Ronald like her own son, Kari

do you feel about him?"

Kari was baffled by Willa's strange enthusiasm. Wasn't she supposed to be

like Willa was actually thrilled by

Ronald knew Kari inside out, and she trusted his character implicitly. Ronald's unwavering care for Kari convinced Willa that if they could end up together, she could face her late husband with peace of

increasingly convinced that Ronald and Kari were meant for each other. She clapped her hands together. "Ronald is a good man. If you two

"Mom, what are you talking about? We're not

heartbreak. "Kari, I'm not forcing you to be with Ronald, nor am I

bless you. But if it's not meant to be, you'll

but she was still

patients could take a turn for the

"No matter the nature of your relationship with Ronald, having him look