My Extraordinary Wife

“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.

slippers anyway, so she did not change

pajamas. She passed Susan a box

box of strawberries as though it was her greatest treasure.

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

look stunning even if she were dressed in

so unkempt! If your dad’s business partners see you in this state, they’d think the Berry family is full of beggars! I’m saying this for your

up!” Ashlyn

but kept her cool when she remembered what she needed

face was turning purple

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

on the back of her hand and said, “Look, your father

a doctor. My skills are much better than

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

signaling toward Susan, but the