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.

head also throbbed with tingling

in sterile protective clothing entered

“Grandpa.”

voice 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

him before saying, “I cannot stay here for too long because my presence

his strength to grab her hand. “Ashlyn, I’m so

veiny hand fell limply on the bed after he

in his fragile state, Ashlyn

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

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

may not have much longer to live.” He started to gasp for breath. Startled, Ashlyn immediately called out. “Hurry up

exclamation, the doctors and nurses outside rushed into the ward and joined her in activating various

too emotional when he saw me.” Half an hour later, Ashlyn, looking somewhat worn out, said to everyone,

you’ve been monitoring Mr. 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.

her weary body and moving