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

"I know."

never expected Kari to wait for him during the ten

they were considered siblings

thought he was dead, Kari shouldn't have to give up her pursuit

wasn't there during your toughest times, I'm content

never dared to hope for anything

Kari suddenly choked up.

wanted to give you this house

your dowry; if you married me, this would be our

Kari as she sobbed into his

wrapped his arms around her waist, comforting her

with red eyes and a quivering voice, "Ronald, this is our

swnove

leaned down to kiss

in the villa felt both

middle of the

if she ever had money she'd

and

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over

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on it felt neither

Soft as clouds.