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 wave of unexplained anger.

single girls of Willowbrook Town are here for

as he lightly pinched Agnes‘ puffed–up face,

“I am not

Jared said, “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

he grabbed Agnes‘ hand and headed for the

“No, I’m not

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

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

think?”

off, but she asked as Jared

stepped closer, pinning her against the 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

Ryder would show