Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 43

Jessica quickly shifted her approach, speaking sweetly and gently to recapture Jeremy’s attention. “Jeremy, look over there.”

Jeremy followed her gaze and saw a large projection screen nearby, ready for video playback.

Jessica picked up a remote control lying nearby and pressed the play button.

The screen then began to display a video montage.

It was a montage of photos of Jessica and the Ramos family, spanning from her childhood to the

present.

The first image showed a one–year–old Jessica being held by Evan and Bertha.

Then, there was a photo of her at two years old, playfully playing behind Jeremy. There was a touching moment of Jessica being fed by Frankie at four.

mu at age five.

And a proud display of her first drawing was gifted to Jeremy

Each image that appeared was filled with familial affection and nostalgia.

After watching the video, Jeremy couldn’t help but feel his eyes begin to sting with tears forming. “Jessica, this is…”

Jessica beamed. “Jeremy, I edited this video myself. It’s not very good, so don’t make fun of me.” Jeremy reassured her, wiping a tear from the corner of his eye. “Silly girl, how could I ever make fun of you? This video contains so many memories of our family. I am more moved than anything.”

The others around them chimed in with their praises, and some even moved to tears by the sentimental video.

Jeremy looked at the big screen with a sense of nostalgia as he watched the video edited by Jessica. It brought back a flood of memories from their past.

He suddenly realized he had been somewhat neglectful of Jessica lately and felt regretful. Jeremy mused, ‘I really shouldn’t have been so distant. Jessica is such a caring and understanding sister. I shouldn’t be treating her coldly.

Jessica noticed the change in Jeremy’s expression and smiled smugly to herself.

She was adept at playing the card of familial affection.

she used this tactic to

at Ashley, who was not far away, her eyes brimming with the pride and

a victor.

Joseph also saw the video being played on the

can tell that Ashley values family deeply. Seeing Jessica being so cared for by the Ramos family in the video, I wonder if it might upset her. The Ramos family really puzzles me. They finally found their true lost heiress and brought her back home. However, instead of welcoming Ashley, they treated her harshly while showering affection on the one who isn’t their real heiress. It’s as if they’ve

no sign of disturbance

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Ashley asked, raising an eyebrow as she noticed him looking

“Oh, nothing! I was a bit worried… but now, I see

Ramos family and my heart went cold, I

family moments, successfully moving Jeremy to

video started playing automatically on the big screen.

suddenly resounded, startling everyone.

The voice begged amidst

looked toward the source of

What is this? Who’s

looked toward the screen

saw a video displaying a dimly lit room.

ground, bound with ropes, showing signs of having been

Ashley, each tied to a chair, appearing to be victims of

kidnapping.

crying and pleading for help.

that had been heard

hands tied behind her back and

hair disheveled, still couldn’t

calm Jessica, saying. “Don’t cry, Jessica, it’s going to

sobbing uncontrollably, said. “Those thugs kidnapped us, they’re going to kill us, they definitely

the same age as Jessica, Ashley looked at her with a firm gaze, treating her like her own sister. “Don’t be afraid, Jessica, I’ll protect

door was kicked open, and a tall, burly man entered the room.

and raspy voice. Today, I’m going to kill that useless Jeremy! You’re his sisters, Which one

video was so sudden and unexpected that everyone watching it was stunned and unable to react at first.

in the video, and his expression

I was knocked unconscious and didn’t know what happened afterward. I only knew that Jessica heroically saved