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

some reason, Agnes felt a wave

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

he lightly pinched

denied, “I am not

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

hand and headed

suddenly felt scared, and she stopped in her tracks, “No, I’m not ready yet. And this

climbed over the wall, wrestled with a golden retriever in the garden and was covered in mud. She

expression, “See, I’ve been waiting for you to be ready, always

think?”

she asked as Jared suggested,

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

Ryder would show