Save Myself From Desperation novel Chapter 5

An hour later, Ashley followed Valentin out of the City Hall, holding the marriage license in her hands, deep in thought.

She thought, 'How did I suddenly get married?

'How did I suddenly have a husband?'

Confused, Ashley tugged at Valentin, her face full of bewilderment. "Why did you suddenly agree to get married?"

Valentin glanced at her hand holding his, his voice low and casual. "When Grandpa suggested we get married, you looked at me. Wasn't that your way of agreeing?"

Ashley was speechless. "When did I ever ask you to agree to get married? I wanted you to reject his proposal."

It seemed to dawn on Valentin then, his expression filled with regret. "I see. I misunderstood. But you won't blame me, right?"

Ashley was stunned.

She thought, 'He sounds a bit too manipulative.

'I really can't figure it out. Is Valentin deliberately targeting me again?'

Before going to bed that night, Ashley was arranged by Zain to sleep in Valentin's bedroom.

Ashley looked at the only bed in the room and felt a headache.

Fortunately, Valentin had an urgent video conference and went to the study to work.

Taking advantage of his absence, Ashley decided to take a shower, mainly to treat the cuts on her calf from the glass shards. She hadn't properly treated the wounds yet.

Entering the bathroom, she turned on the shower.

The small cuts on her calf, still unhealed, stung painfully with water on them, but she had no choice. Her band-aids weren't waterproof, so she had to endure it.

The warm water from the showerhead melted away the day's weariness with each drop.

After showering, Ashley realized she had forgotten to bring her change of clothes into the bathroom.

Luckily, Valentin wasn't there, so she could go out and get them.

Picking up and wrapping a towel around herself, Ashley opened the bathroom door.

The next second, she froze, unable to move, still holding the door open.

She thought, 'Is Valentin standing by the floor-to-ceiling window?

'When did he come back?'

Probably during the shower, she didn't hear him due to the sound of the water.

The instant Ashley opened the bathroom door, Valentin, hearing the sound, instinctively turned his head.

Then he saw Ashley, barefoot, with wet hair clinging to her cheeks, making her skin look even more smooth and delicate.

The towel was loosely wrapped around Ashley, revealing her elegant collarbone, and the curvature of her chest was subtly alluring.

The length of the towel was barely to her thighs. Her long legs could attract anyone's gaze.

She captured all of Valentin's attention.

Seeing voluptuous Ashley, Valentin, usually composed, slightly startled, then raised his eyebrows slightly.

Realizing what had happened, Ashley slammed the bathroom door shut and hid inside.

She thought, 'Oh my! How embarrassing!'

Ashley wished she could hide away!

Just then, Valentin's deep, husky voice came through the door. "Do you need any help?"

Ashley fell silent.

She thought, 'He must have guessed, right?

'He knew that I didn't bring my clothes in.'

Swallowing hard, Ashley awkwardly asked, "Could you pass me my clothes, please? They're by the bed. Thank you!"

Valentin looked over and saw them on the chair beside the bed.

Her black silk nightgown, bra, and underwear were all there.

Valentin's eyes widened slightly, but he calmly picked up her clothes and handed them to her.