Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 79

Ashley glanced uncomfortably at Valentin and said, “I’m going to take a shower first.”

She then went into the bathroom with her change of clothes.

In fact, this wasn’t the first time she had shared a bed with Valentin.

The last time at the vacation villa, she had woken up in Valentin’s arms after a night of heavy drinking..

But at that time, she had been drunk, whereas now she was completely. sober, which inevitably made her feel a bit uneasy.

After her shower, Ashley came out of the bathroom to find Valentin standing by the window on a call, seemingly discussing work matters.

She quietly dried her hair with a towel without a word.

Valentin had noticed her as soon as she came out of the bathroom and had said a couple of words to the person on the phone before hanging

He turned around, saw Ashley drying her hair in a leisurely way, walked over, and picked up the hairdryer. “Let me do that.”

The truth was, he thoroughly enjoyed taking care of her every need

The soft sound of the hair dryer filled the room.

Valentin held the dryer with one hand while his other hand gently combed through her hair,

The warm air lightly blew on her head, and Ashley closed her eyes in comfort, looking as content as a cat basking in the afternoon sun.

Soon, her hair was dry.

Ashley walked over to the vanity, arranging her hair in front of the

mirror.

Valentin’s gaze followed her. He watched Ashley in the mirror.

Ashley’s features were delicately beautiful, her lips naturally red, and her skin flawless.

Her eyes, fresh from the shower, seemed to sparkle, making her look

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exceptionally enchanting.

Valentin’s steady gaze in the mirror and met his eyes. “Aren’t

raised an eyebrow playfully. “Will you dry my hair if

“In your

chuckled at her response, shaking

showered, Ashley crawled under the covers and browsed- her phone..

interesting in the news, not even any gossip.

her phone, the bathroom door opened, and Valentin emerged after taking the shower.

aside, closed her eyes, and pretended to be

herself, I’m not fulfilling

at Ashley, lying quietly on the bed. He

the bed, seemingly deep in

raised an eyebrow.

to lightly scratch her waist. His

and even the eyeballs beneath her lids couldn’t help but move.

a teasing smile

knew her too well, certainly aware of her most ticklish spots.

again, lightly scratching

Ashley suddenly

opened her eyes, wide and indignant, glaring at him as anger surged within

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smiled softly, his voice gentle. “So you’re

refusing to admit it. “Who’s

her antics, Valentin teased, “Don’t you need me to tell

retorted, “I’m not a child anymore.”

for bedtime stories as a child,

soon, she felt the mattress behind her dip slightly

and refreshing scent wafted over, ambiguously lingering at

tensed slightly, her heartbeat uncontrollably quickening.

no extra movements. He just reached out

through

head for a glance. Valentin’s eyes were closed, and he seemed to have fallen asleep.

trip to the hospital in the evening, and she was quite tired. As soon as

the darkness, his expression indifferent, showing no signs

at Ashley beside him.

profile, illuminated by the moonlight, was stunningly beautiful,

motion, he scooped her into his arms.