Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

The Pliskin family had several properties in Kilos City. Although regularly cleaned, they had been

vacant for years, and the furniture needed an upgrade. So when Brian and Karen first arrived here,

they checked into a hotel.

Now that the cleaning was done, the villa had a brand-new look and was ready for occupancy.

Karen and Brian came to Kilos City intending to stay for two months.

Even though they didn’t know then that Ashley was their daughter, they genuinely liked her and wanted

to spend more time with her.

To their surprise, Ashley was the daughter they had been searching for all these years, giving them

even more reason to stay in the capital for a while.

Initially, Karen and Brian planned to bring their daughter back to their home in Takydo once found,

living together as a complete family.

However, the situation became complicated as Ashley was already married to Valentin and preferred

living in Kilos City. It wouldn’t be appropriate to insist on taking her back to Pliskin residence in Takydo.

Karen and Brian contemplated and decided to settle in here.

They were reluctant to be separated from their daughter, and since it was inconvenient for her to go to

Takydo, they chose to establish their residence in the city where their daughter was staying.

As for the focus of their company’s development, they planned to shift it to the domestic market

gradually.

Everyone gathered for dinner at Herculy Restaurant. During the meal, Karen and Brian asked many

questions about Ashley’s past to learn more about their daughter’s life before.

Ashley answered all their questions earnestly.

George and Lester were so engrossed in listening, eager to participate in their sister’s childhood and

growth, but circumstances prevented them from doing so.

The most regrettable part was the interference of Tyler, who had kept their sister away from them for so

long.

Upon hearing about her daughter’s experience in the orphanage, Karen’s eyes welled up with tears.

Ashley quickly wiped away her mother’s tears and said, “Actually, I didn’t stay in the orphanage for

long. I was later adopted by Grandpa and Grandma and lived with them.”

Brian had learned online that Ashley’s grandparents were the famous Caleb and Myrna, to whom he

felt grateful.

Unfortunately, they had already passed away.

Karen also knew about their kindness to Ashley, and the bitterness in her heart eased a bit.

Looking at Valentin sitting next to Ashley, Karen continued to ask, “Ashley, is that when you and

Valentin met?”

Ashley smiled and nodded. “I lived in the countryside with my grandparents then. His grandfather

brought him over, and we got to know each other slowly.”

Recalling the past, Valentin’s cold expression softened. “I grew up with Ashley. She helped me a lot.”

Turning to look at him, Ashley whispered, “And also bullied you a lot.”

Valentin’s eyebrows raised slightly, and a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes.

Seeing the affectionate and sweet interaction between the two, Karen couldn’t help but feel emotional.

‘Isn’t this just a classic case of childhood sweethearts? No wonder they get along so well now.’

Listening to some anecdotes about their childhood, Karen found Valentin more and more pleasing. Not

only was he good-looking, but he also treated Ashley well. What a likable young man.

The smile on Karen’s lips couldn’t be suppressed. She ordered more exquisite dishes for Ashley and

Valentin.

However, Brian, George, and Lester on the side didn’t think the same way.

The father and sons all wore stern expressions, finding Valentin more and more displeasing.

They thought, ‘What’s happening?

‘Has he somehow charmed both women in our family at once? What on earth is going on?’

The three of them exchanged glances and instantly formed an alliance, standing on the same front

against Valentin.

When Karen turned around and saw Lester’s displeased face, she expressed dissatisfaction. “Why the

long face? So unsightly. Just look at Valentin. He’s such a fine young man.”

Lester was speechless.

After scolding Lester, Karen turned to Valentin and reverted to her previous smiling appearance. The

speed of her emotional change was incredible.

Lester was left speechless again, contemplating whether he or Valentin was her son.

He knew that after finding their sister, his family status would drop from fourth to fifth, meaning he

would be the last.

But it was okay. Lester would do so for his sister’s sake.

He was willing to be the best brother to his sister.

But now, why did his family status have to be lower than Valentin’s? Didn’t this mean he was not as

good as him?

Lester was so angry that he almost broke the spoon in his hand. He found Valentin more and more

intolerable.

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Learning about his unfortunate childhood and losing his parents at a young age, she couldn’t help

treating him like a son.

So, Karen chatted happily with Ashley and Valentin, creating a warm and lively atmosphere.

On the other side, the Pliskin family trio wore stern faces and became increasingly resentful.

Today was the first day of their official acknowledgment of their relationship. Ashley would naturally

stay with her parents.

Besides, several of the Pliskin family’s properties in Kilos City had already been cleaned and were

ready for occupancy.

Although Valentin was reluctant to part with his wife, he understood the situation. He escorted Ashley to

Pliskin Villa on Halway Street and only left when the evening sky darkened.

Standing at the door, Ashley bid him farewell. “Drive carefully on your way back to Kingsley Villa.”

Valentin nodded and seemed to have something on his mind.

“What’s wrong?” Ashley couldn’t help but ask.

Valentin wanted to say something, raised his eyebrows, but fell silent again.

“You can tell me.” Ashley held his hand and swayed it from side to side. “No worries, it’s just you and

me here. If there’s anything on your mind, just say it.”

Valentin gazed at her, and after a few moments of silence, he finally spoke. “I feel like your two brothers

don’t seem to like me.”

Ashley was surprised. This was the first time she heard him say something like this, and it felt a bit

strange.

Ashley was speechless, thinking, ‘Why does it sound so dramatic?’

Valentin continued, “Ashley, will you be on my side? Forget it. I don’t want to make you uncomfortable

or put you in a difficult position.”

Ashley’s mouth twitched involuntarily. “Stop with the drama and talk to me properly.”

Valentin chuckled softly, his Adam’s apple rolling gently as his low and sensual laughter echoed. He

extended his arms, saying, “Come on, make my baby happy. Give me a hug?”

Ashley blinked her eyes and threw herself into his arms, resting her chin on his chest. She looked at

him. “Don’t wanna say goodbye, huh?”

“Yeah, I don’t want to be separated from you.”

He smiled, “One more kiss?”

Ashley boldly gave him two more kisses. “Buy one, and get one free.”

After some affectionate moments, Ashley finally pushed him into the car. She watched as he drove

away before turning back and heading home.

Brian, Karen, George, and Lester were all waiting in the living room.

Seeing Ashley return, they didn’t ask her why she spent so much time outside with Valentin. Instead,

they chatted about past experiences as if there were endless topics to discuss.

For the first time, they felt that this family was finally whole.

Ashley felt at ease, naturally experiencing a sense of closeness. The care from her parents and

brothers fulfilled the family warmth she had longed for over the years.