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?”

reason, Agnes felt a wave of

for your matchmaking banquet. All the eligible single girls of Willowbrook Town are here for you to pick and choose. Quite a showstopping event.” She huffed discontentedly after

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

“I am not

about this, come downstairs with me now and I’ll formally introduce you to my father and sister. Your father

hand and headed for the door.

“No, I’m

wall, wrestled with a golden retriever in the garden and was covered in

“See, I’ve been waiting for you to be ready, always accommodating you. You should compensate

think?”

as Jared suggested,

a passionate kiss, “We haven’t seen each other in three days. Have you missed me?” Agnes was dizzy from the kiss, but she managed to say, “This isn’t right. What if someone knocks on

was worried Ryder