Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 42

Jeremy had only walked a few steps when he saw Jessica approaching him.

“Jeremy, what happened to you?”

Jessica asked, hurrying forward when she saw him limping.

These past few days, she felt that Jeremy wasn’t as open and affectionate with her as before, guessing he was still upset about the recent incident where he had been used as a scapegoat for bribing a judge.

To regain Jeremy’s trust, Jessica had specially brought him to this resort, inviting a bunch of friends along.

“Jeremy, where did you hurt yourself?” Jessica moved to support him.

“It’s nothing.” Jeremy replied, feeling a warmth in his heart upon seeing Jessica’s concern for him,

He mused, ‘Why can’t Ashley be as concerned about me as Jessica is?”

Recalling what had just happened, Jeremy still felt irritated. “I just ran into Ashley.”

“Ashley?” Jessica was surprised after hearing him. “Ashley is here too?”

Jeremy nodded in affirmation. “Yeah.”

Jessica’s eyes twinkled, and she smiled innocently, “That’s great! Let’s invite Ashley to join us! I haven’t seen her in so long. I really miss her!”

Hearing this, Jeremy was moved.

He thought, Jessica is really considerate and sensible. This is how the family should be. How distasteful the things Ashley said earlier about the Ramos family being like foul–smelling stones in a cesspool are!”

Jeremy had been feeling guilty toward Ashley these past days and had amiably agreed to her return to the Ramos Villa but was met with resistance each time.

He thought, ‘It seems Jessica is the most understanding and the most suitable to be my sister. As for what Ashley said about Jessica not being the one who saved me, was it just nonsense?”

Jessica excitedly asked, “Jeremy, where is Ashley? I’ll go find her!”

He replied, somewhat sarcastically, “No need. She has signed with Royal Entertainment and has climbed the social ladder, She is living the high life now! She doesn’t care about us anymore!”

“Jeremy, don’t say that…”

about her anymore, Jessica, Jeremy said, not wanting to dwell

Ashley from his tone, and a

around me. They should cherish and care for me like a treasure. Why bother about

let’s head back

obedient and understanding look, Jessica continued, “Jeremy, your birthday is next month, but my friends and I decided

my birthday, it’s already enough for me. You don’t need to go to all that

“No way. In my heart, Jeremy, you are like my real brother! It’s only right I

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special for my

real or not real siblings. In my heart, you are my

I understand, Jeremy!” Jessica said, her eyes brimming with tears

Jeremy couldn’t help but think, ‘If only Ashley could be as understanding

and guests could

lake.

dining tables adorned with white embroidered tablecloths and

friends Jessica brought to the resort immediately started speaking highly of her when they saw Jeremy and Jessica return.

these pastries herself, just to

friends, consisting of men and women from affluent circles, frequently socialized

so lucky to have such a wonderful sister! Unlike mine,

mel”

Jessica is famously considerate and

why don’t you also consider me your brother? I want to experience having a caring little sister like you!”

it!” Jeremy waved them off proudly. “That’s enough. Jessica is my sister, and none of you can

a seat and try the pastries

a chair and placed a piece of his favorite flavored cake in front of him. “Jeremy, this is

wasn’t his official birthday yet, the

him warmed Jeremy’s heart like a gentle

breeze.

bite, he saw Ashley and

a famous spot in

Jeremy and his group with just a glance.

Joseph to the lakeside, where they sat down at a table with the resort’s special coffee and snacks.

Jeremy’s brows furrowed in displeasure.