“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.

she did not change her shoes and simply walked

She passed Susan a box of strawberries she had bought on the

box of strawberries as though it was her greatest treasure. She smiled brightly. “Ashlyn, I’m glad to see

you dressed a little

beautiful, so she would look stunning even if

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

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

was turning purple

said, “Grandma, how have you been? Dad said that

her. She showed Ashlyn some needle marks on the back of her

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

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

signaling toward Susan, but the latter simply ignored

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