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.

twitched, and despite her lingering weakness, she took a deep breath, mustering newfound strength to forcefully wrap her arms around

I’m not in pain. Let me hug you for a

thinking her daughter had the spirit Karen had

she subtly signaled to the others in the ward, urging everyone to quietly leave and

conversation.

light footsteps, gently closing

was

wrong?” George couldn’t help

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 our little sister

George replied.

She went to the side and called Joseph to inform him

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Yes, she really woke up. I didn’t lie to you… Let your grandpa and sister know about Ashley waking up. Hey, calm down, don’t shout so loud.

phone away

sounds from the

stuck to him. Her eyes were wet, and tenderness reflected in them. She tugged at her lips and said, “Why do you look

could I?” Valentin didn’t elaborate on the two months

his hands held by her, he had to use the other to pour a glass of

the glass, avoiding her catch. He looked at her

her two small hands obediently returned, tightly gripping his

water while asking cautiously, “How

nodded. “I’ve

everything else is fine apart from

upon hearing

My mom told me he’s sick, and that’s why you came back to Kingsley

the table, his fingertips brushing her disheveled hair. “Nothing serious. The doctor said

taking care of Grandpa at Kingsley

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ago, Karen hadn’t even called him to let him

water she had just drunk, and couldn’t resist

pale lips gradually turned into a full and vivid

his warm breath gently brushing against her. He said, “My

heart racing… Couldn’t help but

with them. Unable to resist, she hugged him again. “Is this what they call having a telepathic connection?

now. He had

through in these two months and how agonizingly he had

and tightened her embrace, aiming to genuinely feel

ward, the gentle sunlight

two embraced each other in silence.

scene was

up and couldn’t be too tired.

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

and walk.”

her, helping her get out of

could hardly support her. In the end, she looked at Valentin with