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.

so she did not change her

a box of strawberries she had bought on the way

her greatest

dressed a little too casually?” Mary scrutinized

so she would look stunning even if

partners see you in this state, they’d think the Berry family is full of beggars! I’m saying this

Ashlyn spat

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

face was turning purple from

how have you been? Dad said that you’re

but I’m fine now,” Susan assured her. She showed Ashlyn some needle marks on the back of her hand and said, “Look, your father

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

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

toward Susan, but