Save Myself from Desperation

Ashley immediately ran over and saw Valentin being supported by Tom.

Valentin’s eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and he seemed stand, looking weak and distressed. “What's happened?” Ashley's eyes widened in shock. “Why has he suddenly become like this?” able to

“Ms. Ramos. Tom quickly said, “Mr. Kingsley isn’t feeling well. Could you please help him back to his room? I'll call the private doctor right away.”

“Okay...” Ashley reached out to support the man.

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In fact, there was no need to call a doctor.

With Ashley there, Valentin would be just fine!

Ashley supported Valentin while examining his face. “Why are you

suddenly feeling so unwell? Should we go to the hospital?”

Valentin looked at her delicate face and shook his head weakly. “No need, just help me back to my room.”

Ashley had no choice but to help him upstairs.

He seemed so weak, leaning his entire body towards her.

Ashley was forced into close contact with the man, almost hugging together. She could barely support him back to his room. As soon as they entered, Valentin lost his balance and toppled towards her.

Ashley instinctively reached out, catching him in her arms.

Her arms encircled the waist of the man, her forehead bumping against his chest as she quickly asked, “Are you alright?” Valentin’s chin rested on the top of her hair. He smiled lightly and spoke in a weak voice. “Sorry, | didn’t stand still.” Ashley grew increasingly worried. “What did you do? You stand.”

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The man hummed lightly, caressing her soft hair, his husky voice revealing a hint of vulnerability. “Ashley, can | hold you for a while?”

Ashley was worried. “I'm not a doctor. What is the point of holding me? | should take you to the hospital.” She wondered why Tom hadn't called the doctor yet. How slow was he?

Ashley heard Valentin’s low voice above her head the next second, sounding pitiful. “I don’t want to go to the hospital. Just stay with me for a while, okay, Ashley?”

Ashley was at a loss for words.

As a child. Valentin always disliked going to the hospital when he was

sick.

Unable to convince him, Ashley sighed, “Alright then, let me help you to bed.”

After assisting him to lie on the bed, Ashley quickly dashed to the side, returning with a cup of hot water. “Here, drink some hot water,” she urged.

Valentin remained silent.

The sat up

took the cup, and sipped two, looking weak.

Then he lay down again.

Ashley set the cup aside and sat at the bedside. She asked with concern, “Where do you feel unwell?” Valentin grasped her hand and placed it on his belly. “Here, it hurts. Can you rub it for me?”

Confused, Ashley felt his warmth through his thin white shirt, along with his

ez abs

Her fingertips involuntarily curled up as if scorched.

Ashley looked at Valentin with her eyes moist. She was about to retract her hand when she noticed Valentin furrowing his brows slightly, looking uncomfortable yet enduring it stoically.

‘It seems quite painful... She thought.

The awkwardness in her heart vanished in an instant.

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Ashley opened her palm and gently rubbed his belly. “Is this okay? Am | hurting you?”

Hearing her question, Valentin slightly raised his eyebrows. “No, it’s much more comfortable now.” Ashley sighed in relief. “Then I'll help you a bit longer.”

Valentin closed his eyes in pleasure.

However, after a few minutes of massaging, Valentin’s brows furrowed.

Her hand was gently kneading his abdomen... This was purely asking for trouble.

As Ashley massaged, her eyelids suddenly twitched. Why did it feel like his temperature was rising? Could his condition be worsening?

Worried, Ashley placed her hand on his forehead to check his temperature. “Are you running a fever?” But she couldn't feel any abnormality in his temperature,

Valentin glanced at her hand pressed against her forehead, steadying his restless emotions. His voice turned hoarse when he spoke. “Is this a

reliable way to check for a fever?”

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Caught off guard, Ashley looked around and asked, “Do you ha first-aid kit here? A thermometer?” Valentin shook his head.

Blinking, Ashley pressed her lips, pinched them tightly with her thum and forefinger, hesitated for two seconds, then suddenly leaned forwar pressing her forehead against his.

As Ashley did so, their foreheads intimately touching, Valentin’s breathing uncontrollably lightened.

Ashley somewhat relaxed after feeling the temperature for a while. “It seems you don’t have a fever,” she said and intended to sit back.

However, just when she was about to retreat, Valentin suddenly grasped her waist and pulled her back.

Caught off guard, Ashley fell onto the man, her heart tightening slightly,

hhadds imediately bracing against the bed. “What’s wrong?”

Thhirib boilies pressed together, Valentin’s eyes gazed directly at her, his Idobbb6fpassion yet tender. “Ashley..” Hechheathbeat skipped.

After a ppause) Valentin spoke softly, his sensual, hoarse voice tinged with a hintoofaulty. Would you lie down with me for a while? I’m still feeling quite amwall

Ashley wicked hereyes slowly, her heart constricting uncontrollably as her fingers clcienabed the sheets beneath her. Lying atop the man she felt his strong, steady heartbeat.

His heartbeat seemeddo carry a faint electric current to her, sending a tingling sensation through her body, compelling her to rise from him without a second thought.

As Ashley gooup, Valetinia also sat up with her.

Why are you getting nupooAshley asked, her eyelashes trembling.

If you don’t want to die downthen I'll sit with you,” he replied.

Ashley fell silent upon hearing thisis.

Licking her lips. Ashley stidsboidd check why Tom hasn't ca loctor yet

‘No need,” the man said casualideanite against the headboard an playing with her hand, gentiy aqasing her fingers, “I’m feeling mu

better now.”

Frowning, Ashley respontied. But you said you were feeling unwell.

Valentin glanced at her with a faint samice exuding a languorous charm.. thanks to your care. he remarked Then sit here, Ashley suggested, aucppingwithdraw her hand, but Valentin stopped her.

Ele leaned forward. pulling a small, navy bhiesqquare gift box from a nearby drawer.

bloiding the gift box in front of Ashley aleann popened it, revealing a proof delicate and beautiful earrings insidic. Chapter 67

Ashley’s eyelashes fluttered in surprise

Valentin had given her a necklace and a bracelet before.

That bracelet, adorned with two beautiful rubies, was on her wrist.

“Why are you giving me another gift?” She asked.

The man seemed to ponder seriously, then looked at her indulgently. He chuckled, “I like buying things for you. Is that reason enough?”