The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 808

“Kari, I admit I rushed things before,” Ronald said, his voice hoarse with emotion. “I was afraid you’d marry Nathan. Now that you and Nathan have split, I won’t pressure you to accept me. All I’m asking for is a chance.”

A wave of heat rushed to Kari’s cheeks. “I’ve always seen you like a brother…”

And if it hadn’t been for that brotherly image, she wouldn’t have felt such strong aversion, such disgust, to Ronald’s affections.

“Well, from now on, stop seeing me as a brother.”

Her lips pressed into a thin line. She really didn’t have feelings for Ronald, but her mom trusted him implicitly.

She didn’t want to make a scene.

Ronald took her silence as consent.

“Come on, I’ll drive you home.”

Following Ronald, Kari returned home only to be greeted cheerily by Willa, who then pulled Ronald inside.

“Ronald, you’ve been such a help with Kari lately.”

Kari rolled her eyes at her mom’s approval of Ronald and retreated to her room.

“This child…”

young. Please don’t

a gift box he had received from his assistant. “These are for you, some health supplements to take care of yourself. You’ve worked so hard over the years.” He genuinely appreciated Willa. After

have,

Ronald as her own son, nearly crying her

down. You’re always welcome here. I’ll make you some chicken soup

managed a rare smile, “I’ll make sure to visit

assistant shivered

for such a chilling

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Willa to stop pressuring

“I’ve been reflecting on that. I’m just

want to be the one to break them up. But her husband had died at the hands

the Jarvis family. You can relax

on Kari, Willa finally agreed. “Thank you, Ronald.

gave a subdued smile.

more space, and Kari felt a weight lifted off her shoulders, even beginning to see Ronald in a better light.

a late shift, Kari was called