Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

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Joseph suddenly stood up with a cry and ran toward Valentin. “Valentin, Ashley is going to hit me with a cushion!”

Valentin responded without even asking why, “Then why are you running? Go and stand still.”

Joseph was left speechless.

He thought, ‘Is he telling me just to stand there and let Ashley hit me? Valentin, are you really choosing her over me?’

Then, Joseph dramatically burst into tears, wailing. “Alright, fine, it seems I’ve just wasted all these years of affection and time on you!”

Ashley was at a loss for words.

She thought, ‘Is he insane?”

Ashley put down the cushion, intending to ask Valentin what he was doing upstairs. But as she turned, she met his deep, intense gaze.

His eyes seemed to radiate heat from the depths of it.

Upon seeing this, Ashley felt a wave of warmth surge through her, causing her to look away in a fluster.

She grabbed the cushion again and hurled it at Joseph, thinking, “That’ll teach you to speak nonsense.”

After getting hit by the cushion, Joseph was puzzled.

He wondered, ‘Why is she hitting me again?”

Joseph raised his hands in surrender. “I’m sorry, I was wrong. Ashley, I’m leaving now. I won’t disturb you both!”

Once he said that, he turned and was about to flee.

Ashley narrowed her eyes and said, “Stop right there.”

Joseph froze, turning back with a pitiful look, asking, “Is there anything else, Ashley?”

Just as Ashley was about to speak, her phone rang. It was Miranda calling. Ashley then slid her finger across the screen to answer the call.

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By then, Valentin had realized the truth and pondered, Joseph saying Ashley missed me was just his usual nonsense, and I actually took it seriously. I thought Ashley had really missed me.

Valentin’s eyes narrowed as he gave Joseph a nonchalant glance.

Seeing this, Joseph was startled and felt a chill down his spine.

He thought anxiously, ‘Oh no, Valentin had caught on!”

finishing her call with Miranda, Ashley was in no mood for Joseph’s antics, her brows knitting together in

as he approached

Ashley explained. “Her dad hit a car this afternoon. It wasn’t serious, and nobody was hurt. Just some compensation and

a notorious wealthy heir known for exploiting his

matter how much Miranda’s family offered to compensate, Victor was adamant about pressing charges and even threatened to

to pull some strings, but no one dared to

was evident that Victor was

her father being at risk of imprisonment. Though the charges were baseless, Victor’s

was speechless. “That scumbag Victor is throwing his weight around again?”

“Miranda was crying so

see if I

chin and said, “Ashley, why bother going yourself?

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and glanced at Valentin beside her.

“Valentin can sort it out with just

proudly, Victor may be powerful, but

to Valentin.”‘

pulled Valentin to sit on the sofa and asked, “You

himself at a loss for

his eyes, said, “You two enjoy your time. I’m out

he hurriedly made his exit.

only ones left in the

of coffee and diligently brought it to Valentin. “Here,

knew the importance of showing respect when asking for a favor.

took out his phone to

received another call from

was filled with surprise and no

have to worry

also apologized to us profusely, saying it was all for Ashley’s sake. Ashley, you

blinked in astonishment.

pondered, “That was

up, Ashley turned to look at Valentin

eyebrows and spoke in a teasing, husky voice. “Ashley, I had put

was momentarily speechless.

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make a phone call. You didn’t even leave the room or move an inch. What effort are you

then hinted at his real intention. “So,

pause, Ashley looked at him and suggested. “How about I massage your shoulders and serve

not enough,” Valentin replied.

want

his calloused thumb gently caressing her wrist. With a light chuckle and a seductive tone, he suggested. “How about you repay me with yourself?”