My Extraordinary Wife

Ashlyn smirked, her eyes sparkling with confidence. She asked Ian, “What happens if I win? Will you promise to treat my friend then, Old Mr. Leno?”

Her confidence piqued Ian’s curiosity.

Young people don’t have the patience to sit through a checkers match. He did not believe she knew how to play at all.

“Fine. If you win, I’ll treat your friend.”

As he spoke, Ian stepped onto a stone path in his yard and strode toward the round table under the shade of grapevines. His white hair fluttered in the breeze.

Ashlyn followed closely behind and sat opposite him.

Then, she placed the board on the table and arranged the intricate emerald checkers pieces on it.

Sunlight dappled on the checkers through the thicket of grapevines. The soft illumination brought out the stunning glow of the Cat’s Eye Emerald.

Ian’s cold face seemed to soften a fraction as he observed the scene.

favorite thing in the world after his

alone and living away from his family, the checkers set before him gave him more comfort than anyone

smiled at the subtle change in his expression

ran his finger over one of the beautifully carved

did not refuse his offer and settled her

at complete odds with her cutthroat skills

pieces swiftly and shrewdly, attacking while defending

her match with Ian, who was totally surprised by her exceptional skills

defeat Ashlyn in

and planned

won the tight match

the checkers, asking, “You could’ve won by a wider margin. Why did

“One is more than enough. Old Mr. Leno, I hope you’ll stand by your promise. And I promise I’ll help you to solve the

before his expression paled. He asked, “How could a young lady like you solve the cumbersome

long as you cure my friend, I promise I’ll solve it for you. I may be a young woman, but I never

“I swore never to treat

the vegetable patch and began pulling out weeds. Her fingers were

Ian since she seemed like a pampered