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,

that moment, a person dressed in sterile protective

“Grandpa.”

indifferent but laced with a hint of

“Ashlyn,” Bob uttered weakly.

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

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

grab her hand. “Ashlyn, I’m so happy and glad you’re finally addressing me

and veiny hand fell limply on

his fragile state, Ashlyn

If you don’t, I won’t be at peace even in death.” Bob’s voice

failed your mother and you in my life. Please, I beg

not have much longer to live.” He started to gasp for breath. Startled, Ashlyn

her exclamation, the doctors and nurses outside rushed into the ward and joined her in activating various devices as they scrambled to rescue

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

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. We’ll be here to keep a

her weary body and moving