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?”

In this school, she was the one person Cecile wouldn’t dare to cross. Even when

her.

and finally spat

she turned and bolted.

a glance and quickly followed.

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.

you for help, none of this would’ve happened. Elton will hate me if he

do with you. Besides, Elton and I

shocked, “How come? He was so

school, he escorted her and moved all her luggage to the fifth floor. He was constantly showering her with treats and

friends, a perfect match, and to everyone else, they were the ideal ‘couple. Why would

out her keys and opened the

were already there, one was Amelia who was a stellar student, and the other was Jenny.

head to the library. She greeted them at