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

Agnes felt a

Town are here for you to pick and choose. Quite a showstopping event.” She huffed

smirk played at the corner of Jared’s mouth as he

“I am

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 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 for me anymore.”

that, he grabbed Agnes‘ hand and headed for

suddenly felt scared, and she stopped in her tracks, “No, I’m not ready yet.

dressed casually today. She had just climbed over the wall, wrestled with a golden retriever in the garden and was covered in mud. She couldn’t possibly appear before the Whitfield

turned around, putting on an innocent expression, “See, I’ve been waiting for you to be ready, always accommodating you. You should compensate me, don’t you

think?”

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

three days. Have you missed me?” Agnes was dizzy from the kiss, but she managed to say, “This isn’t right.

was worried Ryder