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 to forcefully wrap her arms around Valentin as if making a forceful

I tell you, I’m not in pain. Let

when she saw this scene, thinking her daughter had

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

conversation.

room with light footsteps, gently closing

expression was strange.

George couldn’t

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 who has won Valentin over for herself.”

overthinking,” George replied.

She went to the side and called Joseph to inform

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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. You’re

the phone away from

sounds from the other end of

asserting dominance, not letting go. Her gaze seemed to be stuck to him. Her eyes were wet, and tenderness reflected in them. She tugged at her lips and said, “Why do you look more exhausted

elaborate on the two months

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

to reach for the water, Valentin lifted the glass, avoiding her catch. He looked at

hands

water while asking cautiously, “How long have you

nodded. “I’ve been checked. Dr.

else is fine apart from being

upon hearing

way, how is Grandpa? My mom told

placed the glass back on the table, his fingertips brushing her disheveled hair. “Nothing serious. The doctor said a

good. But wait, weren’t you taking care of Grandpa at Kingsley Manor? Why did you

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called him to let him know she had woken up, yet

lips glistening with the water she had just drunk, and couldn’t resist leaning in for a kiss. His

pale lips gradually turned into a full and vivid red.

against her. He said, “My

heart racing… Couldn’t help but come back immediately.”

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

He had become thinner. Plus, his weary,

in these two months

quivered subtly. She sniffed and tightened her embrace, aiming to genuinely feel his presence and hold him closer.

the quiet ward, the gentle sunlight poured in.

two embraced each

scene was unbelievably

couldn’t be too tired. He softly asked,

lying here for so long. Now I’m tired just looking at the bed. My body feels rusty. Dr. Ferguson said I need to exercise a bit to recover sooner. I want to get out of bed

and walk.”

her

her legs could hardly support her.