“When are you going to stop behaving like a child?” Ashlyn glared at Lucas once more because she had had enough of the man’s childish behavior.

Suddenly, a nurse sprinted over, announcing, “Dr. Berry, your grandmother is awake!”

“I’ll drop by her ward immediately.” Ashlyn nodded, rushing over to Susan’s ward as soon as she could.

Without a second thought, Lucas went after her immediately.

Susan, who was lying on the bed, looked pale and haggard. Since she had just regained consciousness, she was extremely worn out.

Her hands had been pricked by the needle because part of her treatment plan was IV therapy. In short, the nutrients she required would be delivered into her system through infusion.

She surveyed the surroundings and realized she wasn’t in the attic; neither was she in the Berry Residence because she was in an entirely unfamiliar place.

While she lost herself in the process of thought, she heard footsteps as someone approached her ward. Before long, a familiar voice could be heard as Ashlyn asked, “Grandma, how do you feel?”

“Ashlyn…” Susan turned around and had her gaze fixated on the woman in front of her. She stretched her arm, attempting to hold Ashlyn’s hand.

Ashlyn quickly held her grandmother’s hand firmly, asking, “Grandma, why didn’t you get in touch with me? I’m sure you’re aware of your condition?”

don’t want to cause you any trouble. Ashlyn, it’s not a big deal, I’m sure I’ll recover in a few

heartbroken, she stared at her grandmother in the eyes as she helped her to sit

I don’t want to cause you any trouble because you’re my beloved granddaughter. I can’t possibly waste your hard-earned money

badly? If I hadn’t dropped by to visit you, I wouldn’t have found out that they have forced you to live in the attic!” Ashlyn’s eyes glinted

comfortable space since I’m the only one around,” Susan tried to lighten the mood so she pulled

to dad’s place anymore no matter what! I don’t want you to suffer anymore, Grandma!” Ashlyn held on to her grandmother’s hand, suggesting, “I’m currently staying with a few of my friends in a villa. Do you remember the twins? They are

sense for an old woman like me to stay with a bunch of youngsters, right? Since

me for once? Please?” Ashlyn begged

man’s husky voice could be heard as the man greeted, “Grandma, this is for you.” The moment Susan raised her head, she was astonished because a handsome man had made his way

great

all sorts of people throughout her life, but she had never once run into such a handsome man with

asked confusedly, “You

I have dropped by to pay you a visit.” Lucas handed over the bouquet he brought along with him to Susan. Apart from the bouquet, the few boxes of tonics Spencer brought along with

have you befriended such a handsome young man, Ashlyn?” Susan asked her in a

was rendered speechless

gradually

met him a few years ago,” Ashlyn

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