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.

surveillance video, he

heartbroken. If Valentin were present, he would willingly

herself so badly? He doesn’t deserve her painstaking protection!‘ Valentin

His

that his fingers were tracing the spot where the

her heart suddenly skipped a

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doesn’t hurt

long eyelashes concealing

out a delicately carved wooden box. Then,

silver chain adorned

peculiar and translucent red color that gleamed

expression full of carefulness, and

wrist.

looking at him with confusion.

he suddenly

chosen this bracelet from a stall at the night market. “I knew it would

was recommended

Ashley

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

unaware, absentmindedly twirling the bracelet around her

past, she had endured quite a bit after being reclaimed by the Ramos family. An anonymous message had once reached her, offering a way out from the clutches of the Ramos

her desperate yearning for familial bonds, Ashley had dismissed the message,

an unseen benefactor, someone who

trials.

couldn’t help but wonder who this mysterious figure

ever found out, gratitude would be expressed, perhaps even

was right in front of her. Valentin remained composed and inquired, “Joseph mentioned that Jeremy is seeking your

for Jeremy, everyone else in the Ramos family probably had all

the Ramos family. Whether they

Jeremy, forgiveness was not

as she said, “I’ve already severed ties with the Ramos family. They are

carefree demeanor, Valentin felt a bit distressed. He couldn’t help but touch her head.

have faced countless disappointments to have reached

it didn’t matter.