Save Myself From Desperation novel Chapter 108

Without waiting for Valentin to speak, Ashley quickly interjected, "Let's not talk about it. Otherwise, it'll lose its magic."

Valentin slightly raised his eyebrows.

Ashley turned on the lights in the dining room and noticed Valentin was about to cut the cake. Her eyelid twitched involuntarily. "You know, maybe we shouldn't eat this cake. Just light some candles, make a wish, and that's enough. No need to eat it."

She had tasted it, and the flavor wasn't great.

Earlier, when she said she wouldn't let him eat if he laughed again, she was just joking.

But Valentin still cut a piece, using his slender and pale fingers to pick up a small fork to taste it.

Ashley admired his courage. "How is it? It's terrible, isn't it?"

He paused, then swallowed it quietly, looking at her with a serene expression. "It has a very unique taste."

She thought, 'Unique?'

"Thanks for that."

Ashley intended to dispose of the unsuccessful cake.

But Valentin stopped her. "I haven't finished eating."

Ashley was perplexed. "You still want to eat it even though it tastes bad? Wait, are you planning to eat it all?"

He replied as if it was only natural, "It's your first cake for me, Ashley. Of course, I should eat it all."

Taken aback, Ashley blinked rapidly, her eyelashes fluttering. "Just don't blame me if you end up in the hospital."

Upon hearing that, Valentin appeared puzzled, clearly not expecting her reaction.

Ashley returned the cake to the table. As she turned around, she caught a glimpse of the gift from Joseph that Valentin had set aside.

While Ashley pretended not to care outwardly, her curiosity was piqued.

Seizing an unguarded moment, she stealthily approached and held Joseph's gift, feigning surprise. "Oh, how did this get into my arms?"

Valentin couldn't help but laugh softly. "Are you that curious?"

Ashley's eagerness to open it was palpable.

Valentin, lounging in his chair with a hand resting casually on his forehead, indulgently said, "Go ahead and take a look."

Ashley eagerly opened the box.

The next second, she was stunned by the contents.

Inside were a variety of sex toys!

Pink handcuffs and cute yet sexy cat ears, among other things, were hard to take in!

Most outrageous was a note, which said: [Valentin, happy birthday! Wishing you and Ashley have a sex harmony!]

The word 'sexual harmony' was emphasized in bold and uppercase.

Ashley's mouth twitched in disbelief, her expression one of sheer incredulity. No wonder Joseph had kept his gift a secret.

"Seen enough? Are you satisfied now?"

Valentin asked with an air of leisure, clearly teasing her.

For a moment, Ashley was at a loss for words. She gave him a look as if he was a villain, then pulled out a piece of rope intended for bondage play.

She glanced at the rope and then at Valentin.

Valentin raised an eyebrow, his tone deliberately languid and teasing. "So, you like this kind of thing, huh?"

Hearing this, Ashley almost stumbled, glaring at him fiercely before cracking a sly smile, aiming to scare him. "This is for tying you up."

He pondered for a moment and surprisingly nodded. "That's not entirely out of the question."

Ashley was shocked by his reactions and hastily threw the rope back onto the table. "It's really late. I'm going to wash up and sleep. Good night."

Without looking back, she walked away.

Watching her leave, Valentin chuckled softly from his chair, "Leaving so soon? I was still waiting for you to tie me up."

Ashley had almost left, but on hearing this, she stopped in her tracks, turned around, and quickly approached him. She picked up the rope and swiftly tied his hands.

He thought she would not do so, didn't he?

Seeing her reaction, Valentin raised his eyebrow slightly in surprise, then he smiled, offering no resistance as she tied him up.