My Extraordinary Wife

Chapter 987 A Legendary Figure

“Ms. Berry... Please talk my granddaughter out of it,” said Albert helplessly. “Flying a plane, and in the military at that, is a dangerous job. If war breaks out one day, she'll have to go to the battlefield!”

The more Albert thought about it, the more pained he felt. He pleaded, “If you really can't convince her, I'd like to ask you for a favor, please.”

His words shocked the guests once again.

They couldn't help wondering what was so special about Ashlyn that someone like Albert would repeatedly ask for her help so humbly.

Many of them once thought Ashlyn became popular by riding on Lucas' coattails, but now, they were proven wrong.

Judging from how worried Albert looked, he didn't seem to be acting.

“Please go ahead and tell me,” Ashlyn said with a nod.

“I'd like to ask you to return to the air force.” Albert seemed to have made up his mind as he continued, “Only if you're there will I feel at ease to leave my granddaughter in your care. Please grant this old man's wish, will you?”

that, Ashlyn arched an

goal, isn't it? For generations, the Newmans have been working in the military. Your son and his wife are both military officers, so it doesn't make sense for you to forbid your granddaughter from

not expect Ashlyn to see through his plot. He shook his head with a chuckle and voiced, “You're still as clever as ever. I implore you, Ms. Berry. If you return, I'll do

the offer. “Sorry, but I'm not interested. Besides, isn't the air force having a study exchange with Maredania's air force? I'm sure

everyone else's minds. As Albert was vague with his words, none of them could fully understand what

does this mean? Was

not say anything

her disinterest, though he couldn't help but

to stay beside Ashlyn, a look of

a few years ago, and for some reason, his

Ashlyn be him? There's no way it was her. It's

young man lost his life in an aircraft accident. Afterward, things quieted down in

rubbed his forehead and concluded Ashlyn could not possibly be that