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

him. heartbroken. If Valentin were present, he would willingly bear all

worthy of Ashley hurting herself so badly? He doesn’t

back. His eyes filled with tender concern. “Does it hurt?” He

her a moment to realize that his fingers were tracing the spot where the

her heart suddenly

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

eyelashes concealing the bloodthirsty emotions in his

box. Then,

silver chain adorned with two bean–shaped

translucent red color that gleamed warmly under the

her wrist, his expression full of carefulness, and placed

wrist.

Ashley blinked, looking

why he suddenly gave her

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

the bracelet was recommended by a fortune–teller.

but he didn’t want to see Ashley get hurt

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

twirling the bracelet around her

reclaimed by the Ramos family. An anonymous message had

had dismissed the message,

benefactor, someone who

trials.

couldn’t help but wonder who

found out, gratitude would be expressed, perhaps even in the form of

of her. Valentin remained composed and inquired, “Joseph mentioned that Jeremy is seeking your forgiveness. What’s your stance on the matter?”

for Jeremy, everyone else in the Ramos family probably had

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

Jeremy, forgiveness was not on her agenda.

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

bit distressed. He couldn’t help but touch

disappointments to have reached such a state

didn’t