Save Myself From Desperation novel Chapter 106

Ashley furrowed her brows slightly. "What happened?"

Joseph hesitated for two seconds before speaking softly. "At that time, Valentin's parents had just passed away, and he witnessed their deaths."

Ashley felt a pain in her chest.

'The parents of Valentin passed away at that time?

'Valentin was just a few years old, witnessing the departure of his parents.

'No wonder he seemed so off back then, cold and distant as if he had sealed himself in a transparent shell.' thought she.

Ashley had heard about the news of Valentin's parents' passing, but she didn't know the specific time.

She didn't dare to ask Valentin, fearing it would bring up painful memories. Surprisingly, it happened at the time they first met.

Joseph sighed, becoming mellow compared with his usually carefree demeanor. "Ashley, Valentin is fortunate to have you by his side, which makes him happy."

Ashley quickly waved her hand modestly. "It's not just me; my grandparents were there for him too."

Joseph became speechless.

He wondered how Ashley could be so naive and straightforward.

He tried so hard and could only come up with a pretentious sentence!

However, Ashley was deep in thought, 'When Valentin was a child, I used to give him handmade gifts for his birthdays.

'What if I made a gift for him this year as well?

'But what should I make?

'A flower crown? That was something for children.

'How about designing a piece of clothing for him?

'But with his birthday just around the corner, time was too tight.'

Ashley pressed her lips, calculating the time in her mind. If she stayed up a couple of nights, she should be able to make it.

That night, Ashley sketched the design.

Then, she bought the materials and started the handmade process.

After staying up two nights, dark circles appeared under her eyes. Ashley applied a facial mask while working, trying to rejuvenate her fatigued skin.

In the midst of this, Ashley was taken to attend a music awards ceremony by Laura.

Bryce received the Most Popular Male Singer Award.

In the capacity of Ash, Ashley won the Best Arrangement and Best Composition awards.

In the audience, Matthew also attended the award ceremony. Despite his ruined career and the loss of numerous fans, he used to be a popular singer, and the organizers still invited him.

They thought Matthew might decline their invitation due to the current controversies.

But to their surprise, not only was Matthew present, but he also arrived early.

Accompanying Matthew was Jeremy.

Seeing these two, the other small and big stars in the audience couldn't help but give them complicated and disdainful looks, remembering their penitential posted online and their bullying of their younger sister.

Matthew and Jeremy, however, faced the contempt without flinching.

As long as they could see Ashley, they could endure the disdainful glances.

They sat in the audience, applauding vigorously when Ashley went on stage to receive her awards.

Jeremy thought in excitement, 'Ashley is so beautiful and amazing!'

Matthew thought happily, 'Ashley is fantastic. These awards have become more advanced because of her!'

As soon as the award ceremony ended, Ashley left the venue and hurried back to the Kingsley Villa, continuing to prepare the gift for Valentin.

Jeremy and Matthew followed, but couldn't even catch a glimpse of Ashley.

The brothers exchanged glances, both feeling lonely.

They wondered when they would be able to speak with Ashley.

Finally, under Ashley's diligent efforts, just a day before Valentin's birthday, she finished the handmade gift.

In the evening, Valentin returned from the company.