“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.

anyway, so she did not change her shoes and simply walked into

still in pajamas. She passed Susan a box of strawberries she had bought on the

was her greatest treasure.

aren’t you dressed a little too casually?” Mary scrutinized

stunning

your dad’s business partners see you in this state, they’d think

up!” Ashlyn spat at

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

was turning purple

“Grandma, how have you

Susan assured her. She showed Ashlyn some needle marks on the back of her hand and said, “Look, your father brought me to see a doctor

you need, just let me know. Don’t forget that I’m a doctor. My skills are much better than your average

join in the conversation, was furious, especially after seeing Susan hold the strawberries Ashlyn

kept signaling toward Susan, but the latter

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