Save Myself from Desperation

Chapter 296 Miranda woke up in Ashley’s arms and immediately caught sight of

Ashley’s tender, affectionate gaze. Miranda’s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly asked, “Ashley, have you been awake this whole time?”

“No, | just woke up,” Ashley replied.

Ashley tucked the blanket around Miranda, not revealing that she had stayed awake all night, watching over Miranda for fear she might have nightmares.

Miranda yawned and snuggled closer into Ashley’s embrace affectionately.

She felt incredibly well-rested, enveloped in Ashley’s subtle fragrance, which was like snow-covered roses or a breeze over a lake, soothing all her unease and inner turmoil.

And moreover...

“Ashley,” Miranda said while caressing Ashley's arm, clearly intrigued, “your skin is so nice! It’s incredibly smooth and soft. It feels amazing to — touch!”

Ashley was speechless at Miranda’s comment.

Miranda, unable to stop touching Ashley’s arm, suddenly asked with full curiosity, “When you were with Mr. Kingsley, did he particularly like to touch and feel you?” Ashley fell silent, pondering, ‘Perhaps he did, a little...

Almost as if compelled by an unseen force, Ashley touched her arm. pondering to herself, ‘l don’t feel anything special about it...”

Miranda, who was equally clueless, followed along and touched her own. arm, commenting, “Huh, it doesn’t feel like much when | touch myself. | guess I’ll just keep touching yours then.”

The two spent a playful and laughing time in bed until it was almost noon. Ashley got up, freshened up, and then had lunch with Miranda.

With a meeting planned with Jessica at two o’clock, Ashley told Miranda to rest well and left for her own house.

She also had left a bodyguard to watch over Miranda’s apartment,

thinking it was necessary to protect Miranda’s safety, at least until Jessical was dealt with.

Upon returning to Kingsley Villa, Valentin noticed the redness in Ashley’s eyes and frowned with concern, “Didn’t you rest?”

Ashley glanced at him and opened her arms for a hug, seeking comfort in her own haven. “What about you? Did you rest? Come on, give me a hug and energize me!”

Just as she embraced him, barely sinking into the moment, Joseph barged in. “Holy smokes, what's going on, Valentin?! Did you guys just come from the police station?” he exclaimed. Following behind Joseph, Claire also asked with concern, “Ashley, what happened?”

Ashley reluctantly let go of Valentin and shared the entire ordeal of Evan kidnapping Miranda the previous night, intending to use her as leverage.

Joseph cursed furiously, “Damn, Evan is really a monster to come up with such a sinister plan! And to think he claims Jessica didn’t know anything. “I’m sure she’s very much involved!”Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

Claire sighed inwardly, ‘Ashley really has it tough with such a family. She grew up with her grandparents. Seeing other kids living with their parents, she must have yearned for her own. When her grandparents passed away, and Ashley agreed to move back to Ramos Villa, she probably hoped to fulfill that childhood dream of parental love. But the Ramos family...

Joseph was fuming with righteous anger as he looked at Ashley. “Ashley, you absolutely must not let Jessica off the hook that easily!”

Ashley’s eyes flashed with determination. “Of course, | will get back at her this afternoon.” “This afternoon?” Joseph's eyes lit up at the mention. “What do you plan to do this afternoon? Take me with you!”

Joseph might not be interested in other matters, but when it came to dealing with the Ramos family, he was the most enthusiastic and eager.

Valentin glanced at Ashley and then turned to Joseph. “Don’t ask too. much right now. Ashley hasn't slept a wink since last night. Let her rest a

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bit first.”

Upon hearing this, Joseph couldn't help but exclaim, “Ashley, even though you're tough as nails, you still need to rest!” Ashley was puzzled, wondering, “Tough as nails?”

Claire’s eyelids twitched, and she smacked Joseph on the back of his head, saying, “Will you ever learn to speak properly?! Ashley, go get some rest. You still have a busy afternoon ahead. You need to be at your best.”

Looking pitifully with his hand on the back of his head, Joseph wondered, ‘What did | say wrong? Ever since I’ve known Ashley, she has always been full of energy and lively!”

Although Joseph was curious and eager to join Ashley in dealing with Jessica, he restrained himself from pestering her with questions, not wanting to disturb her rest.

Once Ashley returned to her room, she quickly showered and lay comfortably on her bed.

Valentin sat beside her, massaging her body to relieve the soreness. to sleep. I'll wake you up later.”

“Go

“| don’t want to sleep now,” Ashley said, shaking her head and batting her glistened eyes at him. She then suddenly called him endearingly, “My dear Valentin?”

He raised his eyebrows and replied with a husky and seductive voice, “What’s up, my dear Ashley?”

Ashley smiled sweetly and suddenly asked, “Do you like touching m

Valentin was momentarily taken aback by her question, his eyebrows subtly raising, and he smirked. “What do you think?” Ashley boldly stretched out her arms. “If you like touching me, I’ll let touch then!”

Valentin’s gaze then instantly turned intense.

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Ashley pulled him to lie down beside her. “Stop massaging. Just lay here with me.”

She even placed his hand on her waist after saying that.

Ashley turned to face him, admiring his stunningly handsome face. She

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couldn't resist touching his Adam's apple and then his collarbone. “You're also quite nice to touch.”

Valentin was slightly surprised at her actions and fell silent.

After a short while of touching, Ashley checked the time and saw it was almost one o'clock.

Valentin’s fingers gently combed through her soft hair as he whispered, “Shall | accompany you this afternoon?”

After thinking for a moment, Ashley nodded. “Sure! Why not?”