Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 29

Jared walked into the hall holding Agnes‘ hand. It took a while for Agnes to realize the situation.

All eyes in the room were on Agnes.

The ladies from their social circle stared at her as if they were shooting sharp arrows.

Agnes felt uncomfortable and tried to pull her hand out of Jared’s, which made him turn to her and ask, “What’s wrong?”

Agnes replied, “I really don’t want to be the center of attention. Maybe you should let go of my hand.””

Jared frowned but released her hand anyway.

Agnes added, “I’ll head out first. You go ahead with your stuff.”

Agnes was torn. On the one hand, she didn’t want to be in the spotlight, but on the other, she couldn’t bear to see Jared flirting with other girls. So, she chose to avoid this

scene.

“Where are you off

It’s getting late, and I have classes tomorrow, Agnes

for a moment before saying, “Wait for me. I just have to say hi to a few people. Then I’ll leave with you.”

looked up in surprise, “Can you

event for Jared. In a way, he was the host. Could he just leave before the party ended? Jared replied casually, “If

she saw the

me here. I’ll be back soon.”

expected and said to Agnes, “Come with me.”

her to the underground parking lot and drove through a special passage. They quickly left the mountain road behind the bustling Whitfield family mansion.

something to do at school and had to leave early.

up, Jared asked, “Agnes, are you

seemed a little distracted and replied without thinking, “Not really.”

“Agnes,

up to see Jared’s teasing gaze, a look she knew all too well.

this expression. His whole body seemed to radiate

race, and she

said I’m