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.”

opened the

second, she was stunned by the contents.

were a variety of sex toys!

cute yet sexy cat ears, among other

birthday! Wishing you and Ashley have a sex

harmony’ was emphasized in

one of sheer incredulity. No wonder

you satisfied now?”

with an air of

a look as if he was a villain,

rope and

his tone deliberately languid and teasing. you like this

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

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

his reactions and hastily

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I’m going to wash up

back, she walked away.

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

turned around, and quickly approached him. She picked up the rope and

would not do so, didn’t

surprise, he smiled, offering no resistance as she

hands in satisfaction, pondering her next scare tactic. Just then,

rang.

get that for

asked as his hands were bound and unable to take the call.

pocket. Ashley glanced down briefly, then averted. her gaze, her face serious as she reached in to

his body tensed for a moment, followed. by a light chuckle as

“What’s so

relaxed, gently shook his

phone, and the

was a woman’s

hands still tied, Valentin had Ashley answer the call and

was connected, Ashley remained silent out of politeness.

and gentle female voice came through.

happy birthday. I tried to account for the time difference but got delayed.

responded in a low voice with a note of familiarity,

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it was clear that he was familiar with

Also, I’ve mailed a birthday

answered, then turned his gaze

wasn’t looking at him; she was staring at the