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.”

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

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

tone was indifferent, barely showing any emotion. “You’re upset that Jessica is being criticized?”

“Jessica is my daughter. Seeing

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criticize her, how can I, as her

found this amusing and actually laughed, but her eyes

you and let the internet insult

speechless and couldn’t respond for

she turned to

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

wanting to make the Ramos family more and more successful. And today, you ruined his plan

Frankie and Jessica,

looked at Bertha emotionlessly. “When they were bullying me, why didn’t

the wrong, but she still reached out to stop Ashley from leaving. “Even if the Ramos family wronged you in the past, that’s all in the past now. Let’s just

such absurd words before.

she didn’t even want to

are

at Bertha’s hand blocking her way, she felt disgusted. “Get your hands off me. I

had been pricked by a needle, tremblingly withdrawing her hand. “Ashley, I

cold and distant gaze. “Mrs.