NovelEnglishKari finally found a moment of respite.
Against all odds, Bri-jeweled Stubeca sensation across the entire Imperial City in less than a year, with Brittany offering her shares that brought in a hefty profit.
It was also during this year that Kari met Nathan.
Kari woke up from her dreams, glancing at Ronald who was sleeping beside her, feeling somewhat emotional.
She hadn't expected Ronald to still be alive.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNor had she anticipated that Ronald would becthe heir to the Malone family, and even less so, that they would share such a moment.
Their reunion cas she was planning her wedding with Nathan.
Ronald showed up one evening.
By then, Willa's health had stabilized. Opening the door and seeing Ronald on the doorstep, her face paled instantly.
"Bang-" "Mom, what's wrong?" Kari, hearing the noise, poked her head out.
Just in tto meet Ronald's dark gaze.
Her hand loosened, and the spatula fell to the floor.
Ronald, in his sleek black suit, looked taller and more imposing, shedding his youthful awkwardness for an authoritative air. Tears welled up in Willa's eyes: "Ronald?" She never thought she'd see Ronald alive in her lifetime.
"You're still alive?" Ronald's Adam's apple bobbed, "I cback too late." Kari couldn't pinpoint her feelings. She didn't know whether to be happy or feel something else.
That night, Ronald stayed for dinner.
After his accident, the Malone family had found Ronald.
He lay in bed for nearly half a year before waking up.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt chance to return to Imperial Cityes years before he found the , he was the heir to theand Malone family. Content belongs to en.kikistories"These years, you and Kari have suffered." Willa took Ronald's hand: "It's good you're alive. We've met many kind people over the years." Kari found Ronald's profile somewhat unfamiliar.
After dinner, Ronald took his leave.
Kari had bought a house in Imperial City. Though not the best, it was a significant upgrade from before. Ronald had been observing Kari, noting her complexion. His lips thinned: "Kari, aren't you happy to see me?" It wasn't that Kari was unhappy.
From sixteen to twenty-six, they had been apart for nearly ten years.
So much had happened in those ten years, Kari felt a bit constrained facing Ronald, "Brother, I'm not." "I'm glad you're alive." She just didn't understand why Ronald, clearly alive, had never called in those ten years, not even a single word. Ronald saw through her thoughts. How he wished he could have contacted Kari.
But his every move was monitored.
Contacting Kari could bring a greater storm upon them; he could only arrange treatment for Willa in secret.
Yet, being abroad for five years, there were things he couldn't attend to, like Kari dropping out of school.
"Kari, I know you're upset with me. I'm back now." Ronald's eyes were filled with profound affection: "I won't leave again." Kari knew she couldn't blRonald. Being an illegitimate child, every step he took was fraught with difficulty. She took a deep breath: "Brother, your timing is perfect. I'm getting married." Content belongs to en.kikistories.com
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