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.”

She closed her eyes, then reopened them as if ready to humble herself. She spoke softly. “Today, at the Design Exchange Competition, Jessica knocked over a water bottle and

statement online saying you’ve forgiven Jessica so

emotion.

hesitation, Bertha replied, “Jessica is my daughter. Seeing

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how can I, as her mother, not feel

laughed, but her eyes didn’t share the

and let the internet insult me, did you feel even a bit sorry for me, the one being criticized?”

speechless and couldn’t respond for a while.

smile faded, and she turned to leave.

out to stop her, pleading urgently, “Just help Jessica by making a statement. If she continues to be

Frankie. The Ramos family finally got him out of jail. He’s always been ambitious, wanting to make the Ramos family more and more successful. And

stop targeting Frankie and Jessica,

bullying me, why

was in the wrong, but she still reached out to stop Ashley from leaving. “Even if the Ramos

such absurd words before.

even want to waste her breath arguing

“Ashley, Frankie and Jessica are really in a tough spot right now. Please, just let them off this once. I’m begging

blocking her way, she felt disgusted.

a few words, Bertha felt like she had been pricked by a needle, tremblingly withdrawing her

looked over with a cold and distant gaze. “Mrs. Ramos,