Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

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Ashley sat in the living room and curiously asked Valentin. “Did they play like this when they were

kids?”

“Yeah,” Valentin said as he noticed her loosely tied hair. He skillfully untied the hairband and tied it back

for her.

He had perfected this skill of tying her hair when they were kids.

Ashley stood still obediently, remembering that it was better to tease Joseph when he was little, and

couldn’t help but laugh. Sympathetically, she said, “Poor Joseph!”

“Is that all you heard?” Valentin glanced at his work and nodded with satisfactio

Then he gently touched her carlobe with his finger.

Ashley pulled him to sit on the sofa and said, “I heard everything Claire said! She asked when we’re

going to have the wedding and mentioned. that many girls are inquiring about your romantic state.”

Valentin raised an eyebrow.

Ashley assured him seriously, “But don’t worry, I won’t be jealous without

reason.”

After a moment, he asked, “Why?”

Ashley explained earnestly, “With your wealth and looks, it’s only normal for girls to like you. It would be

strange if no one liked you, right?”

After a pause, he asked intentionally, “If that’s what you think, then were you with me back then

because you felt guilty after the chandelier incident?”

Ashley didn’t understand why he was thinking about that again.

She blinked and pounced on him, apologizing, “I would like to revise my answer to your previous

question! Actually, I am jealous, very jealous. Don’t overthink it!”

However, Valentin glanced at her, his tone calm and sexy. “Your words lack any credibility.”

“What do you mean by that?” Ashley blinked her sincere and watery eyes. She remembered a line from

a drama she had watched before and decided to confess to Valentin, just like the male lead did in the

drama.

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“Darling, you have to believe me. One day, I will take you on a hot air balloon ride 100 thousand feet

above the ground, facing the sky and the sea, and declaring to the whole world that you are mine!”

Valentin asked, “Are you tired? Do you want to sleep?”

Ashley asked discontentedly, “I just confessed to you. Why are you reacting like this?”

He chuckled lightly and rubbed her head, his voice slow and sexy. “Well then, I’ll wait for the day

Ashley takes me up 100 thousand feet high.”

Ashley felt that his tone was a bit dismissive when he said those words.

“Never mind, let’s kiss first!” Ashley’s eyes curved into a crescent moon as she leaned in and kissed

him deeply.

Valentin stroked her hair, his thoughts complicated.

He felt that Ashley had no possessiveness towards him at all.

Two days later, Ashley went to shoot a public service short film about cultural relics.

As expected, the filming went smoothly and was completed within half a day.

Ashley knew Miranda was filming nearby at the film studio, so she decided to go and see her.

She bought drinks and desserts for all the crew members and other

actors on set.

“Ashley!” Miranda, dressed in a costume from a period drama, ran over excitedly.

“Slow down, don’t trip over your costume,” Ashley quickly reminded her. Miranda’s dress was a bit long,

making it easy for her to trip.

Miranda ran up to Ashley, sweat forming on her forehead. “It’s a bit hot today, and I’m wearing heavy

clothing, so I sweat easily. But fortunately, I can finish filming tonight and then wrap up.”

Ashley handed her a drink. “Have some coffee first.”

They found a place with a breeze and sat down. It wasn’t long before they

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felt someone sneaking glances at them.

Ashley looked over cautiously and recognized Ryan among the crowd, dressed as a pregnant woman

with a big belly.

Miranda was drinking her beverage and almost sprayed it out when she saw Ryan. She stared at him

in disbelief and said, “Are you here as an extra?”

Ryan, realizing he had been discovered, grabbed the pale-faced Charlie next to him and approached

Ashley, his fake belly protruding. He cautiously called out, “Ashley.”

Charlie was playing a corpse. He had makeup on, with pale skin and purple lips, eagerly watching

Ashley.

Ashley found their appearance quite strange.

After watching for a while and feeling uncomfortable, she turned her face away.

Charlie felt dejected by her reaction and tightly clenched the hand. hanging by his side. It seemed that

Ashley still didn’t like him.

Miranda helplessly asked, “Why did you come here?”

Ryan touched his fake belly and explained seriously, “We came for an extras audition yesterday.”

They had met Ashley outside Miranda’s house last time. They thought if Ashley came to see Miranda,

they would have another chance to see her. So they auditioned as extras for Miranda’s production.

But Jeremy was too foolish and couldn’t even pass the audition for extras.

And Matthew, who used to be a famous singer, also tried. But the director didn’t want him at all.

Only he and Charlie made it through the audition, and unexpectedly, they ran into Ashley the next day.

It was worth acting like a pregnant woman and a corpse.

Ashley didn’t want to look at the two strangely dressed individuals, so she pulled Miranda to another

side.

Looking at Ryan’s pregnant belly, Miranda was both surprised and

amused. She couldn’t find the right words to describe their appearances.

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After resting for half an hour, Miranda had to continue filming.

Ashley didn’t want to delay her. They made a deal to have a meal together when they had time. Then

Ashley prepared to leave the set.

Charlie, playing the dead body, was lying motionless on the ground. Seeing Ashley about to leave, in

his anxiety, he sat up and tried to chase after her.

The director immediately shouted, “Don’t move, you’re a dead body! You’ve been dead for three days!”

“I came back to life!” Charlie exclaimed without expression and resolutely chased after Ashley.

The director could only watch him leave.

Ryan, with his fake belly, also wanted to chase after Ashley.

Ashley heard the sound behind her and turned around, giving them a cold and intimidating look.

Ryan was startled and abruptly stopped in his tracks. It felt like needles were pricking his heart, making

him feel uneasy.

When would Ashley finally forgive him?

He just wanted to see her a little more. Why was it so difficult?

And less than five minutes later, Ryan and Charlie were both fired by the director.

Miranda finished filming late, and it was already past 11 p.m. when they wrapped.

After bidding farewell to the director and crew members, Miranda’s agent drove her back to her

residence.

She didn’t want to delay the agent, so she decided to go upstairs by herself.

After the agent left, Miranda turned around to go upstairs but noticed a few menacing and unfamiliar

men standing not far away.