Save Myself From Desperation novel Chapter 168

Lester was worried about Ashley going to the airport alone, so he drove her there.

Although this was Yaloria, the Pliskin family owned properties there, so it wasn't surprising that Lester managed to get a car.

As soon as Ashley got into the car, Joseph ran over, smiling brightly, "Wait for me! I'm coming with you. Staying in the hotel is so boring, I feel like I'm dying!"

Ashley quickly closed the car door and spoke through the window. "What do you need to come for? Stay in the hotel, and don't wander around."

After saying this, she turned to Jaden, instructing, "Keep an eye on Joseph, make sure he doesn't..."

Ashley paused mid-sentence, realizing that wasn't quite right. Joseph and Jaden were always bickering. The idea of Jaden keeping an eye on Joseph was ridiculous.

With no better option, Ashley turned to Bryce. "You keep an eye on Joseph and Jaden."

Joseph immediately objected, raising his fists in protest, "Hey Ashley, I'm the boss here! If anyone's watching, it should be me keeping an eye on Bryce!"

"Sure, boss, whatever you say. I'll listen to you. Bye, boss!" Ashley casually responded, "Be good, and I'll bring you back some treats, okay?"

"Do you think I'm a three-year-old? Bribing me with treats won't work anymore!" Joseph continued his protest. "I want something fun, not just treats!"

Ashley was left speechless. That didn't sound very grown-up.

On the way to the airport, Ashley received a message from Miranda.

[Ashley, I've just landed. Bradley came to pick me up at the airport, but I still want to stay with you.]

[You can meet Bradley when you are here.]

Ashley replied: [Okay, I'll be there soon.]

There was no traffic, and they were about five minutes away from the airport.

Sitting in the driver's seat, Lester glanced at Ashley in the passenger seat.

Ashley was looking down at her phone, her eyelashes casting a shadow, her skin delicate. The evening sun streamed through the window, casting a soft glow on her face.

Lester couldn't help but say, "Leaving the Ramos family was the right decision for you."

Ashley paused, then looked up, smiling warmly. Her eyes sparkled lively as she said, "Of course, it was the right decision!"

After leaving the Ramos family, she climbed out of the swamp of their influence and began to live freely, surrounded by a group of caring friends.

The desire for family and kinship in her heart seemed to fade gradually.

She also slowly freed herself from the choking bonds imposed by the Ramos family.

At a red light, Lester stopped the car.

Looking at Ashley, who was lively and shining, he blurted out, "Ashley, how about you be my sister?"

Lester was surprised by his own words. He had intended to wait until after the DNA test to discuss such matters.

But his fondness for Ashley, that urge to protect and cherish her as his own sister, was something even he couldn't control.

Ashley froze upon hearing this. Her eyes widened in surprise. There was also a hint of skepticism in her mind. 'Be his sister?'

Although she had a good impression of Lester and felt an unspeakable kinship with him, the idea of becoming his sister was something else entirely...

Ashley suddenly thought about something. "Oh, I see! You mentioned that your little sister went missing when she was young and hasn't been found yet. So... You want to think of me as your sister?"