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

“I’m here for your matchmaking banquet. All the eligible single girls of Willowbrook Town are here for you to pick

the corner of Jared’s mouth as he lightly pinched

denied, “I am

now and I’ll formally introduce you to my father and sister. Your father is also

hand

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

the garden and was covered in mud.

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

think?”

as Jared suggested, “How should

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

was worried Ryder would show up.