Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 108

Without waiting for Valentin to speak, Ashley quickly interjected, “Let’s not talk about it. Otherwise, it’ll lose its magic.”

Valentin slightly raised his eyebrows.

Ashley turned on the lights in the dining room and noticed Valentin was about to cut the cake. Her eyelid twitched involuntarily. “You know, maybe we shouldn’t eat this cake. Just light some candles, make a wish and that’s enough. No need to eat it.”

She had tasted it, and the flavor wasn’t great..

Earlier, when she said she wouldn’t let him eat if he laughed again, she was just joking.

But Valentin still cut a piece, using his slender and pale fingers to pick up a small fork to taste it.

Ashley admired his courage. “How is it? It’s terrible, isn’t it?”

He paused, then swallowed it quietly, looking at her with a serene. expression. “It has a very unique taste.

She thought, ‘Unique?”

“Thanks for that.”

Ashley intended to dispose of the unsuccessful cake.

But Valentin stopped her. “I haven’t finished eating.”

Ashley was perplexed. “You still want to eat it even though it tastes bad? Wait, are you planning to eat it all?”

He replied as if it was only natural, “It’s your first cake for me, Ashley. Of course, I should eat it all.”

Taken aback, Ashley blinked rapidly, her eyelashes fluttering. “Just don’t blame me if you end up in the hospital.”

Upon hearing that, Valentin appeared puzzled, clearly not expecting her reaction.

Ashley returned the cake to the table. As she turned around, she caught a glimpse of the gift from Joseph that Valentin had set aside.

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While Ashley pretended not to care outwardly, her curiosity was piqued.

Seizing an unguarded moment, she stealthily approached and held. Joseph’s gift, feigning surprise. “Oh, how did this get into my arms?”

Valentin couldn’t help but laugh softly. “Are you that curious?”

Ashley’s eagerness to open it was palpable.

Valentin, lounging in his chair with a hand resting casually on his forehead, indulgently said, “Go ahead and take a look.”

eagerly opened the box.

she was stunned by the

variety of

yet sexy cat ears, among other things, were

was a note, which said: [Valentin, happy birthday! Wishing you and Ashley

harmony’ was emphasized in

disbelief, her expression one of sheer incredulity. No wonder Joseph had kept

Are you satisfied now?”

an air of leisure, clearly teasing

She gave him a look as if he was a villain, then pulled

at the rope and then at

deliberately languid and teasing. you like this

Ashley almost stumbled, glaring at him fiercely before cracking a sly smile, aiming to scare him.

pondered for a moment and surprisingly nodded. “That’s not entirely out of the question.”

shocked by his reactions and

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going to wash

back, she walked

softly from his chair, “Leaving so soon? I was still

had almost left, but on hearing this, she stopped in her tracks, turned around, and quickly approached him. She picked up the rope and swiftly tied his

would not do so,

his eyebrow slightly in surprise, he

man in the chair, clapped her hands in satisfaction, pondering her next scare tactic.

rang.

that for

his hands were bound and

in his pocket. Ashley glanced down briefly, then averted. her gaze, her face serious as

her hand brushed his pocket, his body tensed for a moment, followed. by a light chuckle as he lowered his eyes.

“What’s so

eyes relaxed, gently shook his

and the caller’s ID

a woman’s name.

Ashley answer the call and put it

was connected, Ashley remained silent out

gentle female voice

happy birthday. I tried to account for the time difference but got delayed. It’s past midnight over there

low voice with a note of

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was clear that he was familiar with this woman, Ashley glanced

belated birthday wish for you. Also, I’ve mailed a birthday gift to you. It should arrive in

you,” Valentin answered, then turned his

at him; she was staring at the