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.

head also throbbed with tingling pain, making him

that moment, a person dressed in

“Grandpa.”

was indifferent but laced with a hint of

“Ashlyn,” Bob uttered weakly.

you had a cerebral infarction. You’ll need to stay in the

recounted the incident to him before saying, “I cannot stay here for too long because my presence

to grab her hand. “Ashlyn, I’m so happy and glad you’re finally addressing me as your

on the bed after

state, Ashlyn let out an inward

you. You must inherit the Chapman family. If you don’t, I won’t be at peace even in death.” Bob’s voice carried a hint of pleading

mother and you in my life. Please, I beg

He started to gasp for breath.

into the ward and joined her in

me.” Half an hour later, Ashlyn,

so long. Now that his condition is stable, you should go

nodded before dragging her weary body

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