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.

are you off to?”

late, and I

just have to say hi

in surprise, “Can

he just leave before the party ended? Jared replied casually, “If my wife

heart pounded as she saw the slight smile playing

me here. I’ll

than expected and said to Agnes, “Come with

the mountain road behind the bustling Whitfield family mansion. Not long after they got

him she had something to do at

asked, “Agnes,

and replied

“Agnes,

see Jared’s teasing gaze,

something, he would have this expression. His

started to race, and she blushed, stammering, “You just…I’m exhausted

smiled, “Agnes, I said I’m hungry. What were you thinking?