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.

tingling pain,

in sterile protective clothing entered the

“Grandpa.”

was indifferent but

“Ashlyn,” Bob uttered weakly.

yesterday 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 to a regular

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

using all his strength to grab her hand. “Ashlyn, I’m so happy and glad you’re finally addressing me

and veiny hand fell limply on

fragile state, Ashlyn let out

must inherit the Chapman family. If you don’t, I won’t be at peace

my life. Please, I

have much longer to live.” He started to gasp for breath. Startled, Ashlyn immediately called out. “Hurry

rushed into the ward and joined her in activating various devices as they scrambled to rescue

emotional when he saw me.” Half an hour later,

Now that his condition is stable, you should

nodded before dragging her weary body and moving toward her