Save Myself From Desperation by Cara Agnes novel Chapter 350

The Pliskin family had several properties in Kilos City. Although regularly cleaned, they had been vacant for years, and the furniture needed an upgrade. So when Brian and Karen first arrived here, they checked into a hotel.

Now that the cleaning was done, the villa had a brand-new look and was ready for occupancy.

Karen and Brian came to Kilos City intending to stay for two months.

Even though they didn't know then that Ashley was their daughter, they genuinely liked her and wanted to spend more time with her.

To their surprise, Ashley was the daughter they had been searching for all these years, giving them even more reason to stay in the capital for a while.

Initially, Karen and Brian planned to bring their daughter back to their home in Takydo once found, living together as a complete family.

However, the situation became complicated as Ashley was already married to Valentin and preferred living in Kilos City. It wouldn't be appropriate to insist on taking her back to Pliskin residence in Takydo.

Karen and Brian contemplated and decided to settle in here.

They were reluctant to be separated from their daughter, and since it was inconvenient for her to go to Takydo, they chose to establish their residence in the city where their daughter was staying.

As for the focus of their company's development, they planned to shift it to the domestic market gradually.

Everyone gathered for dinner at Herculy Restaurant. During the meal, Karen and Brian asked many questions about Ashley's past to learn more about their daughter's life before.

Ashley answered all their questions earnestly.

George and Lester were so engrossed in listening, eager to participate in their sister's childhood and growth, but circumstances prevented them from doing so.

The most regrettable part was the interference of Tyler, who had kept their sister away from them for so long.

Upon hearing about her daughter's experience in the orphanage, Karen's eyes welled up with tears.

Ashley quickly wiped away her mother's tears and said, "Actually, I didn't stay in the orphanage for long. I was later adopted by Grandpa and Grandma and lived with them."

Brian had learned online that Ashley's grandparents were the famous Caleb and Myrna, to whom he felt grateful.

Unfortunately, they had already passed away.

Karen also knew about their kindness to Ashley, and the bitterness in her heart eased a bit.

Looking at Valentin sitting next to Ashley, Karen continued to ask, "Ashley, is that when you and Valentin met?"

Ashley smiled and nodded. "I lived in the countryside with my grandparents then. His grandfather brought him over, and we got to know each other slowly."

Recalling the past, Valentin's cold expression softened. "I grew up with Ashley. She helped me a lot."

Turning to look at him, Ashley whispered, "And also bullied you a lot."

Valentin's eyebrows raised slightly, and a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes.

Seeing the affectionate and sweet interaction between the two, Karen couldn't help but feel emotional. 'Isn't this just a classic case of childhood sweethearts? No wonder they get along so well now.'

Listening to some anecdotes about their childhood, Karen found Valentin more and more pleasing. Not only was he good-looking, but he also treated Ashley well. What a likable young man.

The smile on Karen's lips couldn't be suppressed. She ordered more exquisite dishes for Ashley and Valentin.

However, Brian, George, and Lester on the side didn't think the same way.

The father and sons all wore stern expressions, finding Valentin more and more displeasing.

They thought, 'What's happening?

'Has he somehow charmed both women in our family at once? What on earth is going on?'

The three of them exchanged glances and instantly formed an alliance, standing on the same front against Valentin.

When Karen turned around and saw Lester's displeased face, she expressed dissatisfaction. "Why the long face? So unsightly. Just look at Valentin. He's such a fine young man."

Lester was speechless.

After scolding Lester, Karen turned to Valentin and reverted to her previous smiling appearance. The speed of her emotional change was incredible.