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."

your

a wave of

you?"

she couldn't deceive Willa, Kari braced herself and admitted,

a furious outburst since Willa had always treated Ronald like her own son, Kari was surprised by her

how do you feel about him?"

I've always seen him as a brother-" Kari was baffled by Willa's strange enthusiasm. Wasn't she supposed to be angry

seemed like Willa was actually thrilled

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

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

are you talking about? We're not like

with Ronald, nor am I trying to dictate your love life. I just want you

If you two could be together, I'd bless you. But if it's not meant to be, you'll always have each other

stable, but

a turn for

hand, she said, "No matter the nature of your relationship with Ronald, having