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.

asked, “Where are you off

heading back to school. It’s getting late,

before saying, “Wait for me. I just have to say hi to a few people. Then

surprise, “Can you do

just leave before the party ended? Jared replied casually, “If my wife finds it boring, I can’t help it. Accompanying

heart pounded as she saw the slight smile playing on

added, “Wait for me here. I’ll

and said to Agnes,

led her to the underground parking lot and drove through a special passage. They quickly left the mountain

had something to do at school and had to

hanging up, Jared asked, “Agnes,

a little distracted and replied without thinking,

“Agnes, I’m hungry.”

see Jared’s teasing gaze,

this expression. His whole body seemed to radiate male hormones, making him incredibly

to race, and she blushed, stammering,

suddenly smiled, “Agnes, I said I’m