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?”

Cecile wouldn’t dare to cross. Even when she exposed Cecile’s dirty deeds, Cecile hadn’t

her.

fists, and finally spat out, “You’re such

turned

Ryder a glance and quickly

of the road, was now missing. But it only contained some clothes, nothing important, so she didn’t bother to look for it. Agnes and Kerri made their way back to their dorm.

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 reached the door

with

He was so

school, he escorted her and moved all her luggage

were childhood friends, a perfect match, and to everyone else, they

didn’t answer, just took out her keys and opened

already there, one was Amelia who was a

to the library. She greeted