My Extraordinary Wife

After pressing it, she carefully wiped the seal clean, put it away, and returned it to its original place.

Only then did she happily take the agreement and drag Penelope along to leave Ryan’s room.

…

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Bob passed out for a whole day before finally waking up.

He slowly opened his eyes and noticed the tubes and instruments inside the ICU ward.

He thought for a while before recalling where he was. I suppose I’m in a hospital, but why was I admitted?

He contemplated a little longer. Oh, that’s right. The auction. Hera and Ashlyn.

His memories slowly came back to him.

Every breath Bob took caused his chest to ache as he lay there, feeling weak and exhausted.

throbbed with tingling pain, making him

a person dressed in sterile

“Grandpa.”

was indifferent but laced

“Ashlyn,” Bob uttered weakly.

because you had a cerebral infarction. You’ll need to stay in the ICU ward for another day for observation. If your condition stabilizes, I’ll transfer you

incident to him before saying, “I cannot stay

suddenly reached out, using all his strength to grab her hand. “Ashlyn,

veiny hand fell limply on the bed after he finished saying

his fragile state, Ashlyn let out an

be at peace even in death.” Bob’s voice

you in my life. Please, I beg you.” Murky tears streamed

live.” He started to gasp

outside rushed into the ward and joined her in activating

an hour later, Ashlyn, looking somewhat worn out, said to

Chapman’s condition outside the ICU in the past two days. You must be tired after staying awake for so long. Now that his condition is stable, you should go home and get some rest. We’ll be here to keep a close watch on him,” one of

before dragging her weary