“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

passed Susan a box of strawberries she had

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

a little

look stunning even if she

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

up!” Ashlyn spat

rage but kept her cool when she remembered what she

turning purple from the

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

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

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

unable to join in the conversation, was furious, especially after

kept signaling toward Susan, but

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