Save Myself from Desperation

Jeremy was puzzled and angry as he saw Cara and Charlie together. He thought, ‘What is Charlic up to? Is he out of his mind? Why is he still with Cara?’

Cara seemed oblivious to Jeremy’s angry face. She walked over gracefully and gently asked. “Ashley, why are you at the hospital? Are you not feeling well?”

Ashley glanced at her, her tone distant. “No.”

Charlie became dissatisfied with Ashley’s attitude. He thought, ‘Cara has always wanted to be friends with you, but you always reject her?

‘Can't you be more friendly?”

Matthew snorted and stepped forward, standing between Ashley and Cara.

He felt that Cara was pretending and not as gentle as she appeared. He didn’t want her getting close to Ashley With him around, Ashley wouldn't be troubled by Cara.

Seeing Matthew standing in front of her, Ashley found it all very perplexing.

Cara discreetly examined Ashley.

When she saw that Ashley had no sign of injury, she clenched her fingers, and her gaze turned vicious.

She thought, ‘Valentin really protected you well. You weren't harmed at all.”

Cara sent the man to lock Ashley in the restroom, wanting to teach her a lesson. Of course, she knew everything that happened at the restaurant yesterday.

Since Ashley wasn’t hurt, Valentin must have been seriously injured.

Cara gritted her teeth and thought, ‘Why does he like Ashley so much? Why?” Just then, the elevator finally arrived.

The elevator doors opened.

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Ashley didn’t want to be around the Ramos family anymore. She couldn’t wait to leave this place. As she was about to step into the elevator...

She saw Bertha sitting in a wheelchair inside the elevator. Evan was pushing the wheelchair from behind while Jessica stood next to the wheelchair, chatting with Bertha..

Ashley thought. Why am | so unlucky today? Why do | keep running into them everywhere?’

Evan pushed Bertha out of the elevator, and as soon as he saw Ashley, he started criticizing her. “So you finally remembered to visit your mom? Only now you realize she’s sick!”

Bertha also saw Ashley. She had been laughing and joking with Jessica just a moment ago, but now her brow furrowed. The love in her eyes vanished without a trace, replaced by blame.

“You refused to come and see me before. Why are you here now? Leave, | don’t want your visit!” Ashley found it amusing. “You are still so self-righteous. Did | say | came to see you?”

“You...” Bertha became short of breath and pale with anger.

She regretted giving birth to such an uncultured and ill-mannered daughter.

Veins popped on Evan's forehead as he scolded, “You bastard! How dare you talk to your parents like this! Don’t you know how to be polite?”

“Dad!” Ryan couldn't help but warn, “Don’t forget, Ashley has cut ties with us. You have no right to demand anything from her!”

“That’s right!” Matthew added, “When Ashley was with us, we didn’t see you treating her well. And now you expect her to be obedient. What kind of logic is that? Before scolding Ashley, think about yourselves. Have you fulfilled your duties as parents?”

Jeremy didn’t speak, but his defense of Ashley was resolute.

Seeing his three sons standing against him, Evan flew into a rage. “You ungrateful bunch! Are you trying to drive me to my death? Do you even remember that I’m your father?”

Jeremy spoke coldly. “Dad, if you keep berating Ashley and behaving so

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terribly, then this will be the last time | call you ‘Dad.”

Evan froze for a moment upon hearing this, staring at Jeremy. “Jeremy, what do you mean by this?” Charlie, who had been silent all along, also furrowed his brow at this

moment.

Jeremy calmly locked eyes with Evan. “If you continue to scold Ashley and have a bad attitude, then from today onwards, |, Jeremy, will cut ties with the Ramos family and have no connection with you!”

His words were clear and loud. Evan was stunned by Jeremy’s words. He stared at him, his fingers trembling with anger. “You...”

Bertha felt a pang of pain in her heart. She pressed her chest, struggling for breath, angered to the point of being unable to speak.

“Jeremy!” Charlie scolded heavily, “Stop making a scene!”

“Am | making a scene?” Jeremy sneered, “Charlie, I’m just asking them not to scold Ashley. Is that too much to ask? Is it considered making a scene?”

Charlie remained silent, unable to respond.

Charlie thought, ‘Yes, he just wants them to stop scolding Ashley. ‘Is that too much to ask for?”

Ashley was momentarily stunned by Jeremy’s words, too.

Jeremy sighed bitterly, “Ashley, ever since you left the Ramos family, I’ve gradually come to understand a lot. The people in this family are not as good as | thought. Ashley, you still have things to do. You should go.”

Ashley looked at him deeply, ignoring the furious Evan and Bertha, and walked into the elevator. Evan wanted to reach out and grab Ashley.

Jeremy raised his arm and stopped him..

Ashley entered the elevator, and the doors slowly closed. She pressed the button for the eighth floor. Evan glared at Jeremy and furrowed his brow tightly. “Jeremy, why are you protecting her so much?” 3/5

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“Dad,” Jeremy interrupted coldly, “my words just now were not a joke or a

scene.”

He looked at Bertha and said, “Mom, | hope you remember this, too.”

Jeremy finished speaking and left.

Matthew and Ryan exchanged glances and hurriedly followed him, showing their support for Jeremy’s stance.

Jessica watched in astonishment.

She knew that these three had different attitudes towards Ashley. But she never expected them to be willing to sever ties with the Ramos family for the sake of Ashley..

She thought, ‘Why does everyone like this bitch?”

Cara remained silent throughout and only spoke to Charlie till now. Charlie it seems like:

leave first.”

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Charlie nodded, thinking, ‘Cara is always so considerate.

Cara left.

Charlie looked at Evan and Bertha and advised, “Mom, Dad, don’t be angry. Jeremy was probably just too angry just now. When he calms down, he'll realize his mistake.”

Evan disappointedly said, “It must be Ashley instigating them! Let’s not talk about them anymore. When are you coming back to the company to help?”

Charlie stayed silent for a moment and said, “Dad, I’m not interested in managing the company.”

Jessica secretly rejoiced and persuaded, “Dad, Charlie has always been indifferent to fame and fortune. You shouldn’t force him. I'm here to help with the company now, and it’s the same. Ill work hard to revive the Ramos family!”

Evan understood Charlie’s character and nodded.

Bertha felt relieved. “Jessica, you’ve been working tirelessly with the finances at the company. It’s exhausting and tough for you. Yet, you never complain. You're really a good girl.”

09:16 Chapter 246 “Mom, it’s my duty. | am also a part of the Ramos family!”

“Jessica works so hard, and there haven't been any mistakes in her work.” Evan trusted this daughter. He had raised her since she was little. He said, “In that case, | will transfer some of my shares to you so you can establish yourself in the company as soon as possible!”

“Thank you, Dad! | will continue to work hard!”

Jessica smiled sweetly, but her thoughts turned malicious.

She thought, ‘Being in charge of finances allows me to transfer the Ramos family’s assets.

‘In less than a month, I'll be able to absorb most of the Ramos family’s wealth.

‘By then, I'll be able to get rid of all these burdensome people and no longer have to please them.

Ashley returned to the ward, and as soon as she stepped out of the elevator, she saw Joseph in the corridor. “Ashley! Where were you? Why did you come back so late?”

“| bumped into some acquaintances downstairs. What's wrong? Why are you so anxious?” Ashley’s eyes lit up suddenly. “Has he woken up?”