Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 131

It was funny. This was Ashley’s first time hearing such a neutral term of address from her mother.

Bertha used to either call her by her full name or scold her as a

“worthless girl” or a “good-for-nothing”.

Ashley initially didn’t want to pay attention to Bertha, but now, she was somewhat interested. She signaled Joseph and Jaden, then walked with Bertha to a fountain nearby.

The setting sun cast its last rays, sprinkling the fountain’s water with sparkling diamonds. The shimmering water was quite beautiful.

Ashley, however, didn’t admire the scenery. With a cold tone, she asked, “What do you want to talk about?”

Bertha fiddled with her handbag. She had never spoken so humbly in front of Ashley, and it took her a few seconds to speak in a bitter voice. “Ashley, your brother and sister…”

Ashley cut her off coldly. “Mrs. Ramos, I don’t have a brother, and I certainly don’t have a sister.”

Bertha felt a sting in her heart and widened her eyes in disbelief. Her well-maintained face showed faint wrinkles. “What did you call me?”

In her mind, Bertha thought, ‘Mrs. Ramos? She won’t even call me Mom?”

Ashley, taller than Bertha snorted and looked down at her. “Mrs. Ramos, if you’re here to discuss what I should call you, I don’t have time for this.”

them as if ready to humble herself. She spoke softly. “Today, at the Design Exchange Competition, Jessica knocked over a water bottle and ruined your design. The incident was posted online, and many people are criticizing her. Jessica’s reputation, which had just started to improve,

can you post a statement online saying you’ve forgiven Jessica so people

tone was indifferent, barely showing any emotion. “You’re

Bertha replied, “Jessica is

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her, how can I, as her mother, not

laughed, but her eyes didn’t share the

Ramos, when you falsely accused me of pushing you and let the internet insult me, did

couldn’t respond for a

smile faded, and she turned to

this, Bertha quickly reached out to stop her, pleading urgently, “Just help Jessica by making a statement. If she continues to

got him out of jail. He’s always been ambitious, wanting to make the Ramos

stop targeting Frankie

were bullying me,

Ashley from leaving. “Even if the Ramos family wronged you in the past, that’s all in the past now. Let’s just let bygones. be

such

want to waste her breath arguing with Bertha.

voice tinged with a hint of a choke. “Ashley, Frankie and Jessica are really in a tough spot right now. Please,

undisturbed. Glancing at Bertha’s hand blocking her way, she felt disgusted.

Bertha felt like she had been pricked by a needle, tremblingly withdrawing her hand. “Ashley, I

cold and distant gaze. “Mrs.