Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 31

This was the first time Agnes had seen Jared in casual wear. He was always prim and proper as if he lived in a bubble.

But now, dressed in a casual hoodie with a cartoon pattern, it felt like he was a different person. Just a piece of clothing made him seem a lot more approachable like he wasn’t always on a pedestal.

Seeing Agnes staring at him, Jared asked, “What, isn’t it pretty?”

Agnes quickly replied, “It suits you well. It makes you look a lot younger.”

“You’re saying I looked old before?”

This guy always picking a fight!

“Do you still want to eat the burger?” retorted Agnes.

Before he could reply, Agnes was already off, nimble as a deer, making her way into the bustling food street.

and sounds, the smell of barbecue wafting in the air, a mix of spices creating an intoxicating

missing a beat, Agnes found “Burger Barn” in a quiet nook of the food street.

Jared asked her curiously, “Where’s the menu?”

menu? This ain’t that type of

boss, two of your signature beef

back amidst the hustle

the best burger I’ve ever

a small

him expectantly, “How is it? Good, right?”

it tasted

eyes, he calmly said, “It’s

in them. “You fancy folks who are used to

replied, “If you like it, we can come more

in Jared’s deep gaze. His voice was gentle. His casual

heart, as it seemed to beat wildly