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?”

and running to Ashley. “I just happened to meet Jaden outside. I

teasing look, his features striking and eyes captivating. He chuckled while

didn’t want to speak with him any longer,

didn’t say anything. He just stood there with a hint

was the brother of Ashley’s fiancé.

Jaden, “What’s going on? Why are you at

shrugged. “I represented Glory Youveile and made

Ashley was speechless.

Lester, sizing him up discreetly. “Long

time? We just saw each other last year, though you were

Jaden was speechless.

last year, but he didn’t expect Lester to bring up the fact

Lester incredibly cunning.

Jaden had said no one wanted to mess

thought Lester

eyebrows, finding Lester

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anyone who could tease Jaden was an interesting person.

show when Lester suddenly looked over at him.

through him as if knowing he was

expose him, smiling, “Nice to meet you, Joe.”

been

frustrated he almost scolded, cursing in his mind, ‘How

laughing. She cleared her throat and turned to Joseph, asking, “You’re

to Lester, excitedly turned to Ashley and winked mysteriously with his left eye. “Ashley, I’ll let you

felt puzzled. “What kind of surprise?”

“You’ll

Ashley was speechless.

the charity

was lively, attended not only by stars from the entertainment. industry but also by elite figures from the business world and somet

spotted Kevin not too far away as she entered the

surprised that he had also been invited

her, Ashley rubbed her forehead, feeling a headache coming on. She decided to

usually included a fundraising auction.

took the seat arranged by the organizers. To her left were Joseph and Jaden, and to her right were Miranda and Bryce. Lester sat next to

auctioneer spoke about charitable

3/5

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