Chapter 798

“No, save your money, sweetheart. There will be plenty for you to spend it on in the future.”

Willa did not wish to burden her daughter Kari, nor did she want to be an unnecessary expense. “Get some rest, dear,” she said, and she drifted to sleep

soon after.

After Willa was asleep, Kari quietly left.

She ventured into another room. “Brittany, are you awake?” She asked, knocking lightly on Brittany’s door.

Brittany had been expecting her, “Come in,” she said.

Kari entered, closing the door behind her. She checked it twice before she allowed her shoulders to relax. There was something soothing about the silence that filled the room.

Brittany poured her a warm glass of milk. “What’s wrong?” She asked, noting Kari’s troubled expression.

Kari shook her head, accepting the milk. She took a small sip before saying, “Brittany, tomorrow…”

“Still nervous?” Brittany interrupted. The sight of Kari’s pale face was all the answer she needed. “Relax, Kari. You and Nathan haven’t been together long, but you know how well he treats you. And now that you’re getting married, nothing will change: Your life will only improve.”

it were

and closed her eyes.

gently stroking Kari’s hair. “Stay with

But Kari found herself tossing and turning, sleep eluding her while

she found a figure sitting in the dark.

you here

“Shouldn’t a brother bring a wedding present for his sister?”

her lip, holding back a gasp. The man was Ronald Malone, the adopted son of the Malone family.

assault. Kari never imagined he would be free, especially not now, on

you were the one who committed a crime. I’ve never wronged you…” Kari

against the desk, his words carrying a cold, frightening edge. “Kari, I’ve never blamed you. But you shouldn’t

a devious smirk playing on his handsome face. “Kari, you know

of nausea roll over

seen you as a brother. Please, just leave,” she pleaded. “I’m about to get married. I will never have feelings for you.”

at her words. His gaze turned predatory, and Kari felt cold fear spike

my mother’s kindness towards you, can you just let me go?”

became possessive and cruel somewhere along the line. His eyes burned with a dangerous heat, and he forbade

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