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.

brings

Agnes felt a wave of unexplained

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

smirk played at the corner of Jared’s mouth as he lightly pinched Agnes‘ puffed–up face,

denied, “I am not

now and I’ll formally introduce you to my father and sister. Your father

Agnes‘ hand and

scared, and she stopped in her tracks, “No, I’m not ready

garden and was covered in mud. She couldn’t possibly appear before the

turned around, putting on an innocent expression, “See, I’ve been waiting for you to be ready, always accommodating

think?”

off, but she asked as Jared

her against the enormous window behind her, and planted a passionate kiss, “We haven’t seen each other in three days. Have you missed me?” Agnes was dizzy

was worried Ryder