Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 18

Upon hearing this, Jared’s frown deepened. His voice turned icier, “What did you just call me?”

Agnes, half–asleep, turned over and mumbled something, “Elton…”

A surge of anger bubbled up in Jared. He grabbed Agnes‘ face and said coldly, “Agnes, look at me. Who am I?”

But then Jared noticed his fingertips were cold and damp. Agnes‘ eyes were closed, but tears were rolling down from the corners of them.

Agnes was crying.

Jared got up and fetched a warm towel. He sat by the bed and gently wiped away her tears.

consciousness, but it felt like a dream. It reminded her of when she was a

and there was Jared.

since Agnes had felt cared for like this, and it was her husband, her

This was the first time she had ever taken the initiative. If it had been before, she wouldn’t have dared. But with the help of alcohol, Agnes just wanted to be

wasn’t used to Agnes being so forward.

her cheeks were flushed, and there was a faint smell of alcohol on

very attractive at the moment. But in the end, he grabbed her mischievous hand. His voice was cold but noticeably hoarse.

“Agnes, what are

ice water. She pulled away from Jared, looking at him in disbelief.

“I’m going to take a shower, you should go to bed early.”

of running water came from the bathroom. Agnes was fully awake now. She hid under the covers, clutching a pillow, but she