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

a wave of

the eligible single girls of Willowbrook Town are here for you to

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

“I am not jealous.”

“It’s you who doesn’t want to make our relationship public. How about this, come downstairs with me now and I’ll formally introduce you to my father and sister. Your father

Agnes‘ hand and headed for the door.

she stopped in her tracks, “No,

was covered in mud. She couldn’t possibly appear before the Whitfield family elders and the other influential families in such

you to be ready, always accommodating you. You should compensate me, don’t you

think?”

something was off, but she asked as Jared

other in three days. Have you missed me?” Agnes was dizzy from the kiss, but she managed to

was worried Ryder would show up.