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.

barbecue wafting in the air, a mix of

found “Burger Barn” in

asked her curiously,

“What menu? This ain’t that type of

the entrance, “Hey boss, two of your signature beef burger meals. The big one.”

boss called back amidst the

quickly, and Agnes, famished, took a big bite, letting out a satisfied sigh. “This is the best burger I’ve ever had. Every bite is full of juicy beef and veggies. It’s so satisfying.

taking a small bite of his

watched him expectantly, “How is

Jared, it tasted pretty average.

seeing Agnes‘ bright, hopeful eyes, he calmly

flashing in them. “You fancy folks who are used to high–end food, you’ll find these

it, we

getting lost in Jared’s deep gaze. His voice was

wrong with her heart, as it