Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 376

Valentin pushed the door to the ward and saw Ashley sitting on the bed, finally awake. At that moment, it felt like his heart had stopped.

Time seemed to freeze, and everything around them came to a standstill.

The sound of the wind, the birds outside the window, and even the dancing leaves were all frozen in mid-air.

All he could see were her clear, watery eyes.

After a brief silence, his heart began to race intensely, as if all the blood in his body was flowing backward. His grip on the door handle tightened, and his knuckles turned white with the effort.

Ashley leaned against the bed, blinking as she watched him enter.

Just a moment ago, she had an inexplicable and intense premonition that Valentin was coming.

After the door was pushed open, the person who entered was indeed

him.

The entire room fell into a profound silence. Even Karen, Brian, and others involuntarily quieted down.

Valentin’s deep and profound gaze was fixed on Ashley, whom he had longed for, reluctant to share even a fraction of it with others.

Finally, he walked over, his steps carrying a rare sense of panic.

Although only a few seconds had passed, it felt like an eternity before he stood in front of Ashley.

Valentin’s eyes were deep and intense, seemingly calm on the surface but roiling underneath with overwhelming love and longing. He couldn’t restrain himself any longer and bent down to embrace her as if holding his entire world.

“Ashley.” His girl… His life…had finally come back.

Just as Ashley was about to speak, she felt a slight trembling in the arm that held her and a warm, moist sensation near her neck.

Ashley’s heart tightened, flooded with a dense and poignant sorrow.

Just as she was about to hug him back tightly, offering him reassurance

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and comfort, Valentin suddenly let her go.

Ashley was puzzled.

“Did I hurt you?” Valentin looked at her nervously, his voice trembling slightly.

“No,” Ashley replied.

She thought, I’m not a porcelain doll, and I haven’t hugged you back yet.”

Valentin, afraid of hurting her, was cautious in his movements as if even a slight touch might cause her pain. It was the first time in his life that he didn’t know where to place his hands.

Ashley was speechless.

a deep breath, mustering newfound strength

not in pain. Let

her daughter had the

others in the ward, urging everyone to quietly leave and create space for the

conversation.

footsteps, gently closing the door

expression was

couldn’t

believe Valentin had charmed our adorable little. sister, but just now, in the room, when she hugged him so passionately, I suddenly thought, maybe it’s

overthinking,” George replied.

the conversation between the two brothers. She went to the side and called Joseph to inform

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has woken up, just woke up… Yes, she really woke up. I didn’t lie to you… Let your grandpa and sister know about Ashley waking up. Hey,

phone away from

more than two minutes, the noisy sounds from the other end of the

were wet,

elaborate on the two months

her somewhat hoarse voice, one of his hands held by her, he had to use the other to pour a glass of water.

avoiding

hands obediently returned,

the glass to her lips, feeding her water while asking cautiously, “How

finishing the water, Ashley nodded.

is fine

upon

told me he’s sick,

table, his fingertips brushing her disheveled hair. “Nothing serious. The doctor said a couple of days of intravenous therapy, and

of Grandpa at Kingsley Manor? Why did you suddenly

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to let him

just drunk, and couldn’t resist leaning in for

withdrew slightly until her pale lips gradually turned into a full

close distance, his warm breath gently brushing against her. He said, “My heart suddenly raced a bit, and I couldn’t help

‘Suddenly heart racing… Couldn’t help but

along with them. Unable to resist, she hugged him again. “Is this what

when she hugged him just now. He

been through in these

She sniffed and tightened her embrace, aiming to genuinely feel his presence and hold him

the gentle

embraced each other

was

couldn’t be too tired.

so long. Now I’m tired just looking at the bed. My body feels rusty. Dr. Ferguson said

and walk.”

her, helping her get out of bed.

current physical condition was deplorable, and her legs could hardly support her. In the end, she