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.

throbbed with tingling pain, making him

that moment, a person dressed in sterile protective

“Grandpa.”

was indifferent but laced with a hint of

“Ashlyn,” Bob uttered weakly.

day before 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

the incident to him before saying, “I cannot stay here

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

on the bed after he finished saying

state, Ashlyn let out an

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

Please,

live.” He started to gasp for breath. Startled,

rushed into the ward and joined her in activating various devices as

saw me.” Half an hour later, Ashlyn, looking somewhat worn

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,”

nodded before dragging her weary