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

a wave of

for you?" Willa whispered,

she couldn't deceive Willa, Kari braced

treated Ronald like her own son, Kari was surprised

do you feel about

a brother-" Kari was baffled by Willa's strange enthusiasm. Wasn't she supposed to be angry and

Willa was

since you were kids," Willa began, her mind racing. She had considered many potential partners for Kari, yet Ronald had never crossed her mind. But thinking about it, Ronald knew Kari inside out, and she trusted his character implicitly. Ronald's unwavering

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

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

"Kari, I'm not forcing you to be with Ronald, nor am I trying to dictate your

siblings. If you two could be together, I'd bless you.

stable, but

patients could take a turn for the

said, "No matter the nature of your relationship

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