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

reason, Agnes felt a wave of unexplained anger.

Town are here for you to

mouth as he lightly pinched Agnes‘ puffed–up face,

“I am

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

Agnes‘ hand and

“No, I’m

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

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

think?”

but she asked as

closer, pinning 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 from the kiss,

worried Ryder would show up.