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, making him

in sterile protective clothing entered the

“Grandpa.”

voice was indifferent but laced with a hint of

“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 stabilizes, I’ll transfer you to a regular

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

reached out, using all his strength to grab her hand. “Ashlyn,

and veiny hand fell limply on the bed after he finished saying

his fragile state, Ashlyn

Chapman family. If you don’t, I won’t be at peace even in death.” Bob’s voice carried a hint of pleading as he gazed

your mother and you in my life. Please,

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

nurses outside rushed into the ward and

Half an hour

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. We’ll be here to keep a close watch on him,” one of the doctors uttered

dragging her weary body and moving toward her