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.

video, he couldn’t

falling chandelier, her severe injuries made him. heartbroken. If Valentin were present, he

of Ashley hurting herself so badly? He

Valentin reached out and gently touched her back. His

caught off guard. It took her a moment to realize that his fingers were tracing the spot where the chandelier had pierced her back when she carried

gentle gaze, her heart suddenly skipped a

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she replied. “It doesn’t hurt anymore.

at her, his long eyelashes concealing the bloodthirsty emotions

carved wooden box. Then, he opened it, revealing

adorned with two bean–shaped rubies.

red color that gleamed warmly under

expression full of carefulness,

wrist.

looking at him with

wondered why he suddenly gave

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

was recommended by a

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

disasters. Even if

twirling

An anonymous message had once reached her, offering a way

familial bonds, Ashley had dismissed the message, blinded to the true nature of the

an unseen benefactor, someone who had shielded her

trials.

but wonder who this mysterious

perhaps even in the form

no idea that 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

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

of Jessica within the Ramos family. Whether they blamed her or

was

as she said, “I’ve already severed ties with

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

disappointments to have reached such a state of acceptance.

it didn’t