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.

“What brings you here?”

a

for your matchmaking banquet. All the eligible single girls of Willowbrook Town are here for

he lightly pinched Agnes‘ puffed–up face, “Little one, are you jealous?”

am not

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 is also here, we

he grabbed Agnes‘ hand and headed for the door.

“No, I’m not ready yet. And this isn’t the right occasion.”

was covered in mud. She couldn’t possibly appear before the Whitfield

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

think?”

something was off, but she asked as Jared suggested, “How should I

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, but she

was worried Ryder would show up.