“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.

was in slippers anyway, so she did not change her shoes and simply walked into the living

Susan a box of strawberries she had bought

her greatest treasure. She smiled brightly. “Ashlyn, I’m glad

this, but aren’t you dressed a little too casually?” Mary scrutinized

was beautiful, so she would look stunning even if she were

this state, they’d think the Berry family is full of beggars! I’m saying this for your sake

Ashlyn spat at

her cool when

was turning purple

said, “Grandma, how have you been?

now,” Susan assured her. She showed Ashlyn some needle marks on the back of her

Don’t forget that I’m a doctor. My skills are much

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

kept signaling toward Susan, but the latter simply

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