“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

still in pajamas. She passed Susan a box of strawberries she had bought on the way here. “Grandma, this

though it was her greatest treasure. She

dressed a little too casually?”

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

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

shut up!” Ashlyn

nearly burst into a rage but kept her cool when

was turning

Susan and said, “Grandma, how have you been? Dad said that

marks on the back of her hand and said, “Look, your father brought me to see a doctor

need, just 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 her

Susan, but the latter

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