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

in

“Grandpa.”

calm voice was indifferent but

“Ashlyn,” Bob uttered weakly.

the day before yesterday because you had a cerebral infarction. You’ll need to stay in the ICU ward for another day for

“I cannot stay

reached out, using all his strength to grab her hand. “Ashlyn, I’m so happy

veiny hand fell limply on the bed after he finished

in his fragile state, Ashlyn let out an inward

If you don’t, I won’t be at peace even

you in my life. Please,

not promise me? I-I may not have much longer to live.” He started to gasp for breath. Startled, Ashlyn immediately called out.

ward and joined her in activating various devices as they scrambled to

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

be tired after staying awake for so long. Now that his condition is stable, you should go home

weary

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