“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.

not change

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

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

me for saying this, but aren’t you dressed a little too casually?” Mary scrutinized Ashlyn’s casualwear and slippers with

look stunning even if she were

continued spitefully, “You look so unkempt! If your dad’s business partners see you in this state, they’d think the Berry family is

Ashlyn spat at

a rage but kept her cool when she remembered what she needed Ashlyn to

was turning purple from the

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

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

let me know. Don’t forget that I’m a doctor. My

was furious, especially after

Susan, but the

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