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.

in slippers anyway, so she did not change her shoes and simply

did Ashlyn notice that she was still in pajamas. She passed Susan a box of strawberries she had bought on the way

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

this, but aren’t you dressed a little

stunning even

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

shut up!” Ashlyn spat at

into a rage but kept her cool when she remembered what

face was turning

said, “Grandma, how have you been?

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

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

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

toward Susan, but