Save Myself From Desperation novel Chapter 191

In a moment, Ashley felt like her feet were nailed to the ground, standing still without moving.

She did some math in her head. If Valentin had liked someone for over a decade, that meant he had had feelings for her since his school days.

That was a long time.

Ashley couldn't quite describe how she felt. She was initially starving, but now she didn't even feel like eating.

On one hand, she wanted to figure out who Valentin liked.

On the other hand, with Valentin's qualities, she thought if he had liked a girl for over ten years and she hadn't reciprocated, maybe she was just not seeing his worth.

But Joseph's tone was full of melancholy and wistfulness, not sounding like he was joking.

It seemed Valentin did have someone he'd liked for over ten years and hadn't won over.

Ashley had hoped to hear more from Joseph, but he only said that one thing before shifting the topic away from Valentin's secret crush.

Ashley was almost frantic. 'How can you just stop talking in the middle of a story? It's so frustrating!'

Just then, Jaden finished eating and stood up from his seat. Turning around, he saw Ashley in the restaurant and waved her over. "Are you here to eat? Come and join us!"

With Jaden's gesture, Joseph also noticed Ashley and glanced behind her. "Where's Valentin? Didn't he come with you?"

"He's handling a work call," Ashley replied.

"That's fine. Valentin will probably join us soon. Ashley, let me tell you, today's breakfast is exceptionally delicious! I suspect they might have changed the chef. You must try it! It's so much better than yesterday's!"

But Ashley was in no mood to eat because she was curious. She walked over and sat down at the table, hesitated for a couple of seconds, and then couldn't help but ask, "Joseph, you were saying..."

Joseph was very enthusiastic, even helping Ashley with pouring water. He stopped when he heard her start to speak and eagerly asked, "What?"

Jaden also looked over at her.

Under their curious eyes, Ashley suddenly felt it might be better to ask Valentin himself about this.

She thought, 'Yeah, I should just ask him directly.'

"It's okay," Ashley said nonchalantly as she stood up. "You guys go ahead and eat. I'm going back to find Valentin."

After saying this, she turned and left the hotel restaurant.

Joseph, looking completely confused, scratched his head. 'Why did she leave without eating breakfast?

'What did she want to ask me just now?'

Back in her room, Ashley saw Valentin still on the phone, speaking in business jargon.

Seeing her return, Valentin raised his eyebrows in surprise and asked with his eyes, 'Weren't you hungry? Why didn't you have breakfast?'

Ashley took out her phone, typed a note, and showed him the screen.

[I have something to ask you.]

After reading it, Valentin glanced at Ashley, nodded slightly, and sped up his work report on the phone.

Ashley sat on the bed, observing Valentin, who was standing by the window on the phone.

He wore a clean, white shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing his well-defined forearms. His skin, with its visible blue veins, somehow looked irresistibly sexy.

The morning sunlight streaming through the window made him look more graceful and poised.

Ashley's gaze wandered over him from head to toe, involuntarily resting on Valentin's stunningly handsome face.

From his perfectly shaped eyebrows to his straight nose, her gaze finally settled on his thin lips that moved as he spoke.

She had to admit, his lips were beautiful. They were not too thin and had a pale red color.

They looked so kissable.

Ashley's mind uncontrollably drifted to the times they had kissed.

Valentin might look cool and aloof, but his lips felt soft and desirable...