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.

also throbbed with tingling

in sterile protective

“Grandpa.”

was indifferent but laced with a

“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

she briefly recounted the incident to him before saying, “I cannot stay here for too long because my presence will disturb your

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

fell limply on the bed

state, Ashlyn let out an

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

and you in my life. Please, I

I-I may not have much longer to live.” He started

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

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

Now that his condition is stable, you should go home and

her weary body and moving toward