Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 41

Chapter 41

Ashley surveyed the room, finding it elegantly and comfortably furnished, with a huge floor–to–ceiling window offering a panoramic view of the scenic beauty of the resort.

Distant mountains appeared in shades of indigo, enveloped in a haze, resembling a painting. Meandering waterways, lush trees, expanses of flower beds, and a crescent–shaped artificial lake with vast, misty waters could be seen within the resort.

Just standing at the huge window and taking in the view was enough to make one feel refreshed and

at ease.

Ashley looked around and concluded that this room must be one of the best in the resort, flawlessly perfect in every way.

The only downside was that there was only one bed in the room…

She couldn’t help but wonder, ‘Am I really going to share a bed with Valentin?”

Seeing that it was still early, Joseph handed Ashley the room key and suggested, “Valentini will take a while to come over. How about we go explore the resort first?”

Ashley nodded in agreement. “Sure.”

Not only was the scenery in the resort pleasant, but the air was also fresh.

While walking under an arch of climbing roses, Joseph’s phone rang. He apologetically took it out and said, “Ashley, I need to take this call.”

“No problem, go ahead,” Ashley said, thinking, ‘I’m not a child. I won’t get lost on my own.

Joseph then hurried off to take the call.

Ashley looked around, thinking, “This trellis of climbing roses is gorgeous, and there are even some vibrantly colored birds around, probably kept by the resort.

While she was observing the birds, someone suddenly tapped her shoulder from behind.

Assuming it was Joseph who had returned, Ashley turned around and, to her surprise, found Jeremy standing there.

Ashley’s good mood was instantly ruined, her expression turning to one of annoyance.

Jeremy, of course, noticed the change in Ashley’s demeanor and felt somewhat uncomfortable.

He pondered, ‘Ashley was enjoying the scenery in a cheerful mood before she saw me. But the moment she turned and saw me, her mood visibly soured. Do I irritate her that much?”

What was even more vexing for Jeremy was that seeing Ashley, the sister he once detested, now stirred a hint of excitement in him.

to Ashley. I didn’t expect to run into her

resort.

right now! And where have you been staying since

have to do with you?” Ashley responded, her face expressionless and her voice

and choked on his words. His face flushed red, and he awkwardly yelled, “I’m your brother. Isn’t it normal for me to ask where

looked at him with a gaze that seemed to pity the intellectually

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I have to say it? I’ve cut ties with the Ramos family. You’re no longer my

if you had cut ties with us, you are still a part of the Ramos family, and you still have the blood of the Ramos

immediately filled with a trace of coldness.

of the Ramos family flowing through my veins is an unchangeable fact that only makes me feel

stop talking about cutting ties with the Ramos family. Be sensible and come back

mockingly, “Jeremy, you’re really being too presumptuous.”

say, Ashley?!” He exclaimed

as she spoke each

of you, my so–called family, are like

foot in the Ramos Villa again in

Jeremy’s chest heaved violently, trembling with rage. He pondered, ‘I never imagined that we, the Ramos family, would be seen as so repulsive in Ashley’s eyes. Like dirty, foul–smelling stones in a cesspool… There could be no

slapped Ashley for saying such things if this had been

now, facing Ashley’s icy, indifferent eyes devoid of any

used to chase after me, hoping for

to articulate his thoughts. He then asked, “Fine, tell me, what did you mean when you said last time

You don’t think I’m trying to steal

can clearly distinguish whether you’re stealing credit

speak when suddenly someone grabbed his shoulder from behind and yanked him back with

thud their resounded.

balance and fell heavily to

covered in stones, and the unexpected fall left Jeremy feeling like every bone in his body ached.

it, who the hell grabbed

loudly. As he cursed, he looked to see who it was. He found Joseph standing over him, looking

“Joseph…”

in shock, and he immediately swallowed his words of anger.

beside them, full of concern,

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