Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 48

After returning to the hotel, Joseph checked his phone and grinned. “Oh, Valentin is finally here! I’ll head back to my room right now so as not to disturb you guys, okay?”

Ashley found it strange and asked, “Who said you’re disturbing?”

Joseph patted his chest proudly. “I know you don’t mind me, but I have a keen sense. I don’t want to be a third wheel.”

Ashley was speechless.

Joseph approached her with a meaningful smirk. “Valentin definitely doesn’t want me to be a third wheel either.”

Ashley rolled her eyes at him.

Before she could respond, Joseph swiftly disappeared.

Ashley stroked her forehead helplessly and walked to the floor–to–ceiling window, from which she could enjoy the breathtaking view of the entire resort.

She had to admit that the scenery here was indeed impressive.

Ashley admired the scenery for a while, then turned around to scan the room. She instantly felt something was off when her gaze landed on the only bed in the room.

At this moment, the room door was knocked open.

Valentin had returned.

His appearance was overwhelmingly handsome, especially in his white shirt. He had broad shoulders, a muscular waist, and long legs that exuded an elegant and noble temperament.

Valentin casually reached out and loosened his tie.

His well–defined fingers and slightly protruding Adam’s apple conveyed a unique charm.

Noticing Ashley staring at him without blinking. Valentin raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, “Why have you been staring at me?”

Ashley blushed at the unexpected question and retorted, “Stop making things up.”

Valentin loosened his tie again and asked carelessly, “Alright, then. Do you have something to tell

me?”

Ashley’s eyelashes trembled as she glanced at him. She cleared her throat awkwardly and said. “Um. I’d like to thank you for playing that video.”

Valentin’s gaze turned abruptly intense at her words.

he couldn’t help but feel distressed.

Ashley shielding Jeremy from the falling chandelier, her severe injuries made him. heartbroken. If Valentin were present, he

be worthy of Ashley hurting herself so badly? He

His

his fingers were tracing the spot

gentle gaze, her heart suddenly

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her head lightly, she replied. “It doesn’t hurt anymore. There’s not

at her, his long eyelashes concealing the bloodthirsty emotions in his eyes.

carved wooden box.

adorned with two bean–shaped

and translucent red color

wrist, his expression full of carefulness, and placed

wrist.

this?” Ashley blinked, looking at him with confusion.

suddenly gave her

a stall at the night market. “I knew it would look good on you, so I

was recommended by

but he didn’t want to see Ashley get hurt or face any

were said to bring good fortune and protect against disasters. Even if she were in danger,

remained blissfully unaware, absentmindedly twirling the bracelet around her

past, she had endured quite a bit after being reclaimed by the Ramos family. An

yearning for familial bonds, Ashley had dismissed the message, blinded to the true nature of the Ramos family

benefactor, someone who had shielded her

trials.

who this

gratitude would be expressed, perhaps even in the form of a

this mysterious figure was right in front of her. Valentin remained composed and inquired, “Joseph mentioned that Jeremy is seeking your forgiveness. What’s your stance on the

a while. Except for Jeremy, everyone else in the Ramos family probably had all learned

family. Whether they

Jeremy, forgiveness was not on her

smile exuded a touch of elegance. The corners of her attractive eyes slightly raised up as she said, “I’ve already severed ties with the Ramos family. They are no longer my concern. Let them be.”

bit distressed. He couldn’t help

to have reached such

it didn’t matter.