Save Myself from Desperation

Ashley left the police station, the sun had come up.

Considering Valentin and Ashley's identity, the police chief walked them out in person. The Ramos brothers had been waiting outside the police station.

When Ryan finally saw her coming out, he immediately ran over.

However, the moment he saw Valentin next to her, he halted out of fear. If Valentin and Ashley got married, Ryan would become Valentin’s family. Generally speaking, he shouldn’t have been afraid of Valentin.

However, Valentin seemed to be a difficult person to get close to. Ryan didn’t dare to approach him.

Even so, he was so worried about Ashley and Miranda that he fought his cowardice and ran toward them. He braced himself with gritted teeth and asked, “Ashley, is everything okay? Do you know what the police are going to do with them?”

She answered in a steely tone, “They'll be held accountable.” Ryan got the hint that she wasn’t going to help Evan and Bertha out.

He didn’t want Ashley to misunderstand him, so he waved his hand and explained quickly, “Don’t get me wrong. | know Dad and Mom have gone. too far this time. Because of them, Miranda almost got hurt.”

Though he was worried about Evan and Bertha, he was so mad at them for their unforgivable behaviors. Ryan swore that he wouldn't put in a good word for them.

“Miranda, are you...feeling better?” he asked carefully. “Yes!” Miranda nodded. She had pulled herself together after she knew the kidnappers were under arrest. Ryan had been worried that Miranda was traumatized. Therefore, when he learned that she was fine, he felt relieved.

After Miranda left with Ashley and Valentin, Jeremy immediately ran over and forced Ryan to repeat the conversation he had had with Ashley.

After telling his brothers everything, Ryan mocked with a smirk on his 1/6

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face, “None of you dare to ask Ashley. A bunch of cowards.”

Jeremy threw a punch and retorted, “You want a piece of me?”

Ryan got punched in the face.

“Enough. Stop messing around. Let’s get serious for a minute.” Matthew asked hesitantly. “So... Dad and Mom are going to jail. Are we going to sit and do nothing?”

Rubbing his swollen cheek, Ryan replied with a stern expression, “I feel bad seeing Dad and Mon in jail, but there’s not much we can do. They're too stubborn. What if they keep making mistakes after they get out of there?”

Jeremy echoed with a frown, “Ryan's right. We can’t let them harm Ashley again.” Charlie nodded in agreement.

Frankie thought a lot more than his brothers. Even if they wanted to get Evan and Bertha out of jail, Ashley and Valentin would do whatever they could to stop them. The Ramos family couldn’t afford to go against them.

Valentin and Ashley drove Miranda home. Ashley was still worried about her, so she turned to Valentin and said, “I want to stay with Miranda for a, while you can go back first.”

Nodding slightly, he agreed. Then he ordered Clark and several

bodyguards to guard downstairs to protect them.

Instead of driving away immediately, he ordered takeout.

Ashley had been busy all day and didn’t sleep a wink last night. It dawned on Valentin that she hadn’t eaten anything yet.

After Ashley and Miranda reached home, she asked Miranda to take a shower, which could wash her exhaustion away after a long day.

“I'm just about to take a shower.” Miranda got herself a change of clothes. and continued, “Make yourself at home, Ashley.” After saying that, she entered the bathroom with a change of clothes in her arms.

While Miranda was in the shower, Ashley got a message. Valentin texted:

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[Open the door.]

Stunned for a moment, she got up and ran to open the door. When she saw Valentin outside the door, she asked in a daze, blinking, “What are you doing here? | thought you had left.”

He showed her the takeout in his hand and replied, “I think you might be hungry, so | bought you breakfast.”

Ashley took the takeout over and took a look. Those were all her favorite foods. They looked delicious, but they seemed too much for her and Miranda.

She put breakfast down on the dining table and ran back to the door. Looking into Valentin’s charming face, she suddenly sighed, “Actually, I’m

torn.” He pulled her closer and asked softly, “What's the matter?”

Ashley pressed her lips and lowered her eyes, saying, “I’ve been thinking about it since Miranda got kidnapped. If it weren't for me, Evan wouldn't have used her to blackmail me, and she wouldn't have gone through all this. Maybe | shouldn’t have been so close to her. No. | shouldn’t have made friends so that no one will get hurt because of me.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Valentin leaned closer and looked intensely into her eyes. “Ashley, look at me.” She blinked and did as he said. She could see herself in his deep eyes. The way he looked at her made her feel that she was deeply loved by him.

Holding her shoulders with both hands, Valentin said firmly and gently, “Ashley, you have nothing to do with it. It was the Ramos family who should be blamed. They should pay for their greed and selfishness.”

He looked into her clear eyes and continued in a convincing and reassuring voice, “Ashley, you did nothing wrong. You don’t have to beat yourself up because of their mistakes. Do you hear me?”

Her eyes reddened. Ashley threw herself into his arms.

Valentin wrapped his arm around her and kissed her on the forehead lovingly. “Trust me, Ashley. You have no idea how great you are. Don’t

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you ever doubt yourself, okay?”

She put her arms around his waist and pressed her head against his warm chest, hearing the thumping of his chest. Unexpectedly, his heartbeat eased Ashley’s mind. Her guilt and worries vanished.

Valentin could always make her feel better when she was feeling low.

After a while, Ashley let go of him, looked unblinkingly into his face, and said. “Thank you. And you're a great man.” He lowered his eyes and smiled softly, with some kind of sexiness.

After saying that, she rubbed her burning lobe out of shyness. Then she pushed him out and said, “You didn’t sleep at all last night. Go back and have a rest.

He reached out his hand and rubbed her head affectionately. “Call me if you need me.” “Okay, | will.”

“Remember your breakfast”

“Alright, stop nagging me.”

Valentin pretended to sulk. He raised his eyebrows in a teasing way and joked, “I can’t believe you drove me away as soon as you had no use for me. What a heartless woman.”

Ashley blinked and explained in a sweet voice, “That’s not true. On the contrary, | want to stick with you. Come on, give me a hug!”

Then she pressed herself into him and then let go, saying, “Alright, you really should go back for a good rest. Get home safe. I'll call you later.”

Ashley took breakfast out on the dining table.

Miranda came out of the bathroom and saw the table filled with food. Her eyes widened in shock. “Ashley, did you go out and buy us breakfast?”

The next second, she continued instantly, “I see! It was Mr. Kingsley. Am | right?” Ashley smiled and motioned for her to come over. “Come and eat.” 4/6

Miranda ran over while exclaiming excitedly. “My goodness. Am | dreaming? Tm going to have the breakfast Mr. Kingsley bought. I'm going to brag about it?”

Ashley was speechless.

She thought Miranda was making a big deal out of it.

Valemin brought them a lot of food. Ashley and Miranda were full.

After breakfast, Ashley took out her phone, checked the time, and asked, You didn’t sleep last night. Do you want to catch up on sleep?”

Miranda vawned and looked at her with sleepy eyes, replying, “Good idea. Are you sleepy. Ashley? Why don’t we catch up on sleep together?” Sure Though Ashley didn’t feel like sleeping, she wanted to spend more time with her. They shared the same bed. Miranda turned around and got closer to her. Ashley, you smell good. Can | cuddle up with you?”

“Of course. Ashley held her to sleep while speaking softly.

Miranda was so sleepy that she fell asleep very soon.

Ashley stroked Miranda’s hair slightly. Looking at Miranda, who was in a sound sleep, she believed Miranda had gotten over what happened yesterday. However, she was still afraid that Miranda would have nightmares.

Therefore, she stayed awake, making sure Miranda was fine. If Miranda woke up screaming because of nightmares, Ashley could soothe her in time.

Later, Ashley’s phone buzzed. She got a message. Jaden sent: [Are you sure you want to sign the share transfer contract with Jessica today?]

Ashley tried not to wake Miranda up and typed quietly. [Yes.] Jaden asked: What if she disagrees?] Ashley replied: [I’m sure she'll agree.]

Without Evan and Bertha’s help, Jessica was convinced that the Ramos. family would make things difficult for her. Therefore, she would sell the property of the Ramos family and run away as soon as possible.

Chapter 294 Jaden said: [That makes so much sense. Okay, |’ll have someone notify her.]

At Ramos Villa, Jessica paced back and forth in her room uneasily, wondering how to bring up her demand with the Zenith Group that she wanted to sign the contract ahead of the appointed time.

Suddenly, she received a call from Isabela Copley, the manager of the Zenith Group.

Jessica was stunned. The headquarters of the Zenith Group was in Takydo. Isabela was the manager of the branch company in Zyrrinthia.

Jessica answered the call and said incredulously, “Hello, Ms. Copley?”Belongs to NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.

Aclear voice sounded. “Hello, Ms. Ramos. I’m sorry to tell you that we want to sign the share transfer contract ahead of the appointed time. The management of the headquarters suddenly came to the Zyrrinthia branch for inspection. | wonder if we can advance the signing to today?”

Jessica was happy when she heard this. This was what she was expecting. However, she asked in a steady voice, trying not to notice a trace of joy in her voice, “Today?”

Isabela replied, “Yes, Ms. Ramos. Now that we both have agreed on the price of the share transfer, we just want to sign the contract in advance. You have nothing to lose, right? Even so, we feel sorry for the inconvenience, we plan to offer you 10% more of the agreed price.”

Hearing this, Jessica’s face lit up in excitement. She restrained her smile and said in a calm voice, “Well... Actually, I’m not ina hurry, but you sound like it’s something urgent. | guess | can do you a favor.”

She thought, ‘As long as | sell the share, I’ll immediately get out of Zyrrinthia.’