Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 16

Agnes felt like she was in a dream, being led out of the lab building by Ryder.

It wasn’t until they were outside that she shapped back to reality, yanking her hand back from his and demanding, “Ryder, what the hell are you doing?”

Agnes was pissed. Not just because Ryder had kissed her, but because she hadn’t pushed him away Immediately when he did. Because in that moment, looking at his face, she had mistaken him for Jared.

What a mindfuck.

Ryder paused, his face still calm as he said, “Sorry.”

Agnes got it instantly, “You used me as a human shield, why me?”

“Because you’re Preston’s daughter, Cecile wouldn’t dare touch you, right?”

was the one person Cecile wouldn’t dare to cross. Even when she exposed Cecile’s dirty deeds, Cecile hadn’t come

her.

and finally spat out, “You’re such a

that, she turned and bolted.

shot Ryder a glance

suitcase, carelessly left by the side of the road, was now missing. But it only contained some clothes, nothing important, so she didn’t bother to look for it.

of guilt, “Agnes, I’m so sorry. If I hadn’t come to you for help, none of this would’ve happened. Elton will hate me if he finds out you got kissed because of this.” They had

“This has nothing to do with you. Besides, Elton and

He was so good

to Agnes. On the first day of school, he escorted her and moved all her luggage to the fifth

match, and to everyone else, they were the ideal ‘couple. Why

just took out her keys and opened the

were already there, one was Amelia who was a stellar student, and

preparing to head to the library. She greeted them at the