“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.

did not change her shoes and simply walked into

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

was her greatest treasure. She smiled brightly.

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

look stunning even if she were dressed

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

shut up!” Ashlyn spat

burst into a rage but kept her cool when

turning purple

“Grandma, how have you been? Dad said that

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

I’m a doctor.

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

kept signaling toward Susan, but the latter

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