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

some reason, Agnes felt a

girls of Willowbrook Town are here for

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

“I am not

and sister. Your father is also here, we can tell them we’re married, and you are my wife. That way, they won’t arrange these chaotic matchmaking events

Agnes‘ hand and headed for the

her tracks, “No, I’m

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

around, putting on an innocent expression, “See, I’ve been waiting for you to be ready, always accommodating you. You should compensate me,

think?”

she asked as Jared suggested, “How

in three days. Have you missed me?”

worried Ryder would