The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart novel Chapter 1210

The call connected.

"Ronald?"

Brittany and Hannah were already fast asleep, but Kari, restless and troubled, was wide awake. Hearing Ronald's voice on the phone took her by surprise. "You're done with work?"

"Come downstairs."

Kari blinked in confusion. "I'm not at home."

"I'm outside the Salter residence." Ronald's voice was laden with a certain heaviness. "Kari, I've missed you."

A shiver ran through Kari as she tossed the blankets aside and got out of bed. Peering through the window, she spotted a black car parked outside, and there, leaning against it, was the man himself.

Ronald looked thinner, his features sharp and cold as ever, making him seem unapproachable.

"Wait for me."

Without bothering to change out of her pajamas, Kari threw on a coat and tiptoed down the stairs, only to bump into Isaac.

"Mr. Salter, you're still up?"

Considering the hour, she had assumed Isaac would be asleep.

"Just finished a meeting." Isaac, clad in loungewear, noticed Kari's outfit and frowned slightly. "What's this about?"

"Ah... I—"

Kari struggled to find an appropriate response.

Realizing what might be happening, Isaac simply said, "Be careful out there."

He moved past Kari and left.

Stepping out of the Salter residence to meet Ronald, Kari noticed how haggard he looked, with dark circles under his eyes. Her heart clenched painfully. "How long has it been since you've slept?"

Ronald pulled her into a tight embrace, his body reeking of cigarettes, making Kari's eyes water. "Ronald, you've been smoking again!"

He had promised her he'd quit.

Holding her waist, his voice was hoarse. "Stay still."

It had been a fortnight since they last saw each other. Ronald had been working non-stop and had barely managed to find a night to spend with Kari.

"You're not taking care of yourself."