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."

know your ears twitch like

a wave of embarrassment.

have feelings for you?" Willa whispered,

couldn't deceive Willa, Kari braced herself and

had always treated Ronald like her own son, Kari was surprised by her calm, even

do you feel about

as a brother-" Kari was baffled by

seemed like Willa was

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 care for Kari convinced Willa that

other. She clapped her hands together.

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

you to be with Ronald, nor am I

aren't blood siblings. If you two could be together, I'd bless you. But if it's not

condition was stable, but she was

patients could take a turn

matter the nature of your relationship with Ronald, having him look after you gives me peace of