“Right,” Susan replied. Mary’s fake smile was so sickening that it sent shivers down her spine. She nodded reluctantly. “I understand everything you just told me.”

At this juncture, the housekeeper walked over with a plate of strawberries.

Mary picked one up with a fork and offered it to Susan. “Here, these strawberries are freshly imported from France. I got them especially for Ashlyn. Won’t you have one as well?”

Susan shook her head. “T-Thanks, but I’ll pass.”

“Surely you’re happy that I’m being nice to Ashlyn?” Mary scoffed as she stuffed the strawberry into Susan’s hands. “If you don’t eat it, I’ll get angry again.”

The housekeeper called out, “Madam, Ms. Ashlyn has returned.”

A glint appeared in Susan’s eyes. She immediately got up and turned toward the door. “Ashlyn, you’re back!”

She rushed forward and took a good look at her granddaughter.

did not change her shoes and simply walked into the living

did Ashlyn notice that she was still in pajamas. She passed Susan a box of strawberries

strawberries as though it was her greatest treasure. She smiled brightly. “Ashlyn, I’m

a little too casually?” Mary scrutinized Ashlyn’s casualwear and slippers

would look stunning

see you in this state, they’d think the Berry family is full of beggars! I’m saying this for your sake as

shut up!” Ashlyn

into a rage but kept her cool when she remembered what she needed Ashlyn to

was turning purple from the

to Susan and said, “Grandma, how have you been? Dad said that

cold a few days ago but I’m fine now,” Susan assured her. She showed Ashlyn some needle marks on the

anything you need, just let me know. Don’t forget that I’m a doctor.

furious, especially after seeing Susan hold the strawberries Ashlyn gave her so

Susan, but the latter simply

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