Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 25

Agnes froze, thinking she must have been dreaming.

Jared spotted Agnes and he was taken aback too.

In surprise, Agnes questioned, “What are you doing here?”

Jared composed himself, strolled in leisurely and closed the door. He nonchalantly responded, “This is my room.”

Only then did Agnes realize, Ryder had brought her to Jared’s room for cover.

Seeing Jared approach, Agnes felt a sudden surge of nervousness.

He took off his coat, revealing a crisp white shirt that made him look incredibly handsome.

asked, “What brings you here?”

a

matchmaking banquet. All the eligible single girls of Willowbrook Town are here for you to pick and choose. Quite

the corner of Jared’s mouth as he lightly pinched Agnes‘ puffed–up face, “Little one,

am

want to make our relationship public. How about this, come downstairs with me now and I’ll formally introduce you to my father and sister. Your father is also here, we can tell them we’re married, and you are my wife. That way, they

grabbed Agnes‘ hand and headed for the door.

tracks, “No, I’m not

a golden retriever in the garden and was covered in mud. She couldn’t possibly appear before the Whitfield

been waiting for you to be ready, always accommodating you. You should compensate me,

think?”

something was off, but she asked as Jared suggested, “How

haven’t seen each other in three days. Have you missed me?” Agnes was

Ryder would