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.

1/5

09:17

Chapter 108

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 box.

second, she was stunned by

were a variety of sex toys!

and cute yet sexy cat ears, among other things, were hard to take in!

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

harmony’ was emphasized in

of sheer incredulity. No

you

an air of leisure, clearly teasing her.

words. She gave him a look as if he was a villain, then pulled out a piece of rope intended for bondage.

the rope

his tone deliberately languid and teasing. you like

stumbled, glaring at him fiercely before cracking a sly smile, aiming to scare him. “This is for tying you up.”

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

his reactions and hastily threw the rope

2/15

09:17

Chapter 108

really late. I’m going to wash up and sleep. Good

looking back, she

her leave, Valentin chuckled softly from his chair, “Leaving so soon?

around, and quickly approached him. She picked up the rope and swiftly tied his hands.

not do so, didn’t he?

raised his eyebrow slightly in surprise, he smiled,

man in the chair, clapped her hands in satisfaction, pondering her next

rang.

you get that for me, please?”

his hands were bound and unable to take

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

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

confused, “What’s so funny?”

eyes relaxed, gently

retrieved his phone, and the caller’s ID was Claire

was a woman’s

tied, Valentin had Ashley answer the call and put

Ashley remained silent out of politeness.

gentle female voice came

the time difference but got delayed. It’s past midnight over there now, isn’t

a low voice with a note of

09:171

pter 108

tone, it was clear that he was familiar with this woman,

I’ve mailed a birthday gift to you. It should arrive in a few days.”

answered, then turned his gaze to

she was staring at the cake