The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 1280

Years and moisture had intertwined, turning the once pristine whiteness of the plaster to a dull black.

What was initially in blocks, now lay in powder.

Kari thought back to the past, a mix of surprise and an indescribable discomfort surfaced, "You bought this house before we even reconnected."

Not to mention, before we got together.

Ronald looked down, his forehead resting against hers, "Yes."

"You said you wanted a house where the sunlight always shone through, where the sheets were always clean and crisp, where there were huge floor-to-ceiling windows..." Ronald's voice was hoarse, "I made sure you had all of that." Kari's eyes suddenly brimmed with tears, "I also said we'd always be together."

She remembered her own words.

Ronald's voice was slightly husky, "Kari."

"Ronald."

Kari met his gaze, full of seriousness.

"When you came back home and found out I was getting married, were you upset?"

For so long, she never mentioned the past.

Neither did Ronald.

His lips pressed together, clearly hit by her words.

"I'm sorry."

me... I can't change what happened in the

"I know."

to wait for him during the ten years

since they were considered siblings

dead, Kari shouldn't have to give

from continuing, "I left for ten years, wasn't there during your toughest times, I'm content knowing you're

to hope for anything

Kari suddenly choked up.

into his arms, whispering softly, "I've wanted to give you

this would have been your dowry; if you married me, this

Kari as she

wrapped his arms around

Ronald with red eyes and a quivering voice, "Ronald,

swnove

he leaned down to kiss

villa felt both

in the middle

she'd carpet the floors thickly so she could walk

second and third

the

over

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on it felt

Soft as clouds.