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…”

said, not wanting to dwell on the

tone, and a secret triumph flickered in

like it. The Ramos family should all revolve around me. They should cherish and care for me

Jeremy, let’s head back then!”

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

pleasantly surprised and smiled, Jessica, with you just remembering my birthday, it’s already enough for me.

you are like my real brother! It’s only right I

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for my

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

Jessica said, her

her easily content and pure–hearted demeanor, Jeremy couldn’t help but think, ‘If only

scenery, and guests could enjoy outdoor

lake.

arranged an outdoor gathering with elegant long dining tables adorned with white embroidered tablecloths and prepared

resort immediately started speaking highly of her

pastries herself, just to celebrate your

from affluent circles, frequently socialized with Jeremy and Jessica, considering themselves part of the

so lucky to have such a wonderful sister! Unlike mine, who always just argues with

mel”

is famously considerate and sensible.

consider me your brother? I want to experience having a caring little

off proudly. “That’s enough. Jessica is my sister, and none of you can

Jeremy, please have a seat and try the pastries I made for you.”

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

birthday yet, the cake

him warmed

breeze.

to take a bite, he saw Ashley and Joseph walking toward them, chatting and laughing.

was a famous spot in

Joseph, spotted Jeremy and his group with just a glance.

continued walking with Joseph to the lakeside, where they sat down at a table with the resort’s special

this, Jeremy’s brows furrowed