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 pain, making him

in sterile

“Grandpa.”

voice was indifferent but laced with a

“Ashlyn,” Bob uttered weakly.

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

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

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

hand fell limply on the bed

Ashlyn

don’t, I won’t be at peace even in death.” Bob’s voice carried a hint of pleading as

life. Please, I

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

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

an hour later, Ashlyn, looking somewhat worn out,

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

dragging her weary body and moving toward