“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

that she was still in pajamas. She passed Susan a box of strawberries she had bought

was her greatest treasure.

blame me for saying this, but aren’t you dressed a little

so she would look stunning even

partners see you in this state, they’d think the Berry family

Ashlyn spat at

but kept her cool when she remembered what she needed

was turning purple from

and said, “Grandma, how

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

Don’t forget that I’m a doctor. My skills are much better than your average

especially after

signaling toward Susan, but the latter

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