My Extraordinary Wife

“Grandma, can I ask you something?” Ashlyn approached Susan with a document in her hand.

“Don’t be a stranger dear. What’s wrong? What do you want to know?” Susan responded without looking up as she was busy peeling garlic.

Ashlyn stared at her intently and inquired, “Are you aware that I’m not my father’s biological daughter?”

Susan dropped the garlic in her hands as panic flashed across her eyes. She quickly picked up the peeled garlic and asked, “Ashlyn, what are you babbling about? How can you not be your father’s daughter?”

“Grandma, this is the result of the paternity test between my father and I. It shows that we are not related.” Ashlyn held up the document pouch.

Her heart sank as she stared at Susan.

Nothing was more painful in this world than being lied to by your loved ones.

did my mom die? How long do you want to

was killed in a car accident.” Susan didn’t expect Ashlyn to do

has been dead for so many

was young, I have always treated you with respect. I shared everything I have with you. I have deposited roughly fifty million into your bank account already ever since I joined the workforce. Also, do you know

Ashlyn’s complaints, she looked away

to your mom. Even though you’re not a biological member of the Berry family, I

felt miserable. “I really don’t know how did our family end up like this. Your dad is in prison, while Mary and her daughter ran away. Meanwhile, you’re are not Horace’s biological daughter. Oh! What did I do

as she spoke, she broke

but now here you are questioning me? Your dad is in prison and yet you don’t care about him. I’m just an old lady, what more do you want from me? Do you still have a conscience? After spending so many years bringing you up, have you repaid me? Now that I’m alone, who can I blame? You, of course! I

was taken aback. Her heart ached as she felt as if

did the person I know best and am closest to

matters turn

so harsh? Is my relationship with Grandma so weak that it can’t overcome

out of the Berry Residence. As she wandered along the road aimlessly, it began to drizzle. The raindrops that fell