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?”

to Ashley. “I just happened to meet Jaden outside. I didn’t know he was also attending the charity

teasing look, his features striking and eyes captivating. He chuckled while looking at Joseph, “Well? I didn’t expect to meet

with him any longer, glancing over at Lester somewhat

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

knew Joseph was the

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

made a

Ashley was speechless.

at Lester, sizing him up

“Long time? We just saw each other last year, though you were quite beaten

Jaden was speechless.

met last year, but he didn’t expect Lester to bring

found Lester

why Jaden had said no

thought Lester seemed quite

slightly raised his eyebrows, finding Lester

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who could tease Jaden was an interesting

the show when Lester suddenly looked

as if

smiling, “Nice to meet

been

so frustrated he almost scolded, cursing in his mind, ‘How dare you call me Joe? I barely know you, okay!”

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

eye. “Ashley, I’ll let you in on a secret. There’s a surprise waiting at the charity dinner

“What kind

replied, “You’ll find out

Ashley was speechless.

the charity dinner began.

the entertainment. industry but also by elite figures from

spotted Kevin not too far away as she

that he had also been invited

feeling a headache coming on.

usually included a fundraising

To her left were Joseph and Jaden,

stage, the auctioneer spoke about

3/5

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