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?”

had suspected as much. In this school, she was the one person Cecile wouldn’t dare to cross. Even when she exposed Cecile’s dirty deeds, Cecile hadn’t come after

her.

finally spat out, “You’re such a

that, she turned and

glance

now missing. But it only contained some clothes, nothing important, so she didn’t bother to look for it.

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.”

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

He was

moved all her luggage to the fifth floor. He was constantly showering her with treats and gifts and the other dorm

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

answer, just took out her keys and

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

hand, was preparing to head to the library. She greeted