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.

the surveillance video, he couldn’t help but

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

that loser be worthy of Ashley hurting herself so badly? He doesn’t deserve

gently touched her back. His eyes filled with tender concern. “Does it

was caught off guard. It took her a moment to realize that his fingers were tracing the spot where

heart suddenly skipped a

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hurt anymore. There’s not

looked down at her, his long eyelashes concealing the bloodthirsty emotions in

box. Then, he

was a silver chain adorned with two bean–shaped rubies.

had a peculiar and translucent red color that gleamed

wrist, his expression full of carefulness, and placed

wrist.

Ashley blinked, looking at him with confusion.

why he suddenly gave her

he had randomly chosen this bracelet from a stall at the night market. “I knew it would look good on

the bracelet was recommended by a

he didn’t want to see Ashley get hurt or face any sort of danger

bring good fortune and protect against disasters. Even if she were

remained blissfully unaware, absentmindedly twirling the bracelet around her

after being reclaimed by the Ramos family. An anonymous message had once

the message, blinded to the true nature of

sensed an unseen benefactor, someone who had shielded her from

trials.

who this mysterious figure was.

perhaps even in the form of

no idea that this mysterious figure was right in front of her. Valentin remained composed and inquired, “Joseph mentioned that Jeremy is seeking your

a while. Except for Jeremy, everyone else in the Ramos family probably had all learned by now that their precious daughter was nothing but a

of Jessica within the Ramos family. Whether they blamed her or forgave her and continued to shower her with affection

forgiveness was not on

attractive eyes slightly raised up as she said, “I’ve

carefree demeanor, Valentin felt a bit distressed. He couldn’t

disappointments to have reached such a state of acceptance.

didn’t