Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 154

However, just as Lester was about to reach out to Ashley…

Ashley quickly sensed his movement and stepped back, her eyes full of inquiry. “What are you doing?”

Lester was speechless, finding the situation extremely awkward.

Worried that Ashley might misunderstand him as a womanizer, Lester quickly made an excuse. “There’s a bit of dirt on your shoulder. Maybe you rubbed against something. I was just trying to help you wipe it off.”

“No need, I’ll do it myself.” Ashley raised her hand and patted her shoulder.

Lester, heartbroken, withdrew his hand, catching a glimpse of the emerald necklace in Ashley’s hand.

The emerald necklace seemed to have Ashley’s birthday engraved on it.

Lester paused, his tone deep and meaningful when he asked, “Ashley, have you ever thought that maybe you’re not really a Ramos?”

Ashley was taken aback and looked down, her lashes trembling. “I’ve thought about it.”

Lester suddenly felt a glimmer of hope.

Ashley smiled wryly, her voice never so downhearted, “Unfortunately, Evan and I did a DNA test, which indicated a positive result for the parent-child relationship.”

She did it three times, each time confirming they were biologically related.

Even though she loathed the Ramos family, according to the test results, the Ramos family were her blood relatives.

The Ramos family, which she despised the most, was where she belonged.

Lester couldn’t help but furrow his brow as he observed Ashley. At this moment, she appeared so desolate and shattered.

This stirred Lester’s compassion and a desire to protect her.

Just then, someone called Ashley’s name from behind. “Ashley. What are

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you doing here?”

Ashley turned around to see Joseph and Jaden.

Ashley raised an eyebrow with interest. “How did you two end up together?”

Ashley. “I just happened to meet Jaden outside. I didn’t know

He chuckled while looking at Joseph, “Well? I didn’t expect to meet you

any longer, glancing over at

there with a hint of amusement in

knew Joseph was the brother of Ashley’s

ask Jaden, “What’s going on? Why are you at the charity dinner?”

Glory Youveile and made a large donation, so I got invited.”

Ashley was speechless.

glanced at Lester, sizing him up discreetly. “Long time no

faintly, “Long time? We just saw each other last year, though

Jaden was speechless.

expect Lester to bring up the fact

Lester

suddenly understood why Jaden had said no one wanted to mess

she thought Lester seemed quite easygoing.

slightly raised his eyebrows, finding Lester quite

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could tease Jaden was

enjoying the show when Lester suddenly looked over at

see right through him as if

smiling, “Nice to

been so

his mind, ‘How dare you call me

Lester effortlessly dealt with them while chatting and laughing. She cleared her throat and turned to Joseph, asking, “You’re here for

eye. “Ashley, I’ll let

felt puzzled. “What

teasing, replied, “You’ll

Ashley was speechless.

charity dinner began.

but also by

away as she

was surprised that he had also been invited to the charity

forehead, feeling a headache coming on.

charity dinners usually included a fundraising auction.

organizers. To her left were Joseph and Jaden,

the auctioneer spoke about charitable causes.

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