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.

of barbecue wafting in

Agnes found “Burger Barn” in

Jared asked her

“What menu? This ain’t that type of place.”

two of your signature beef burger meals. The big one.”

called back amidst the hustle

Agnes, famished, took a big bite, letting out a satisfied sigh. “This is the best

took his time, taking a small

“How

tasted pretty average.

bright, hopeful eyes, he calmly

fancy folks who are used to high–end food, you’ll find

“If you like it,

looked up, getting lost in Jared’s deep gaze. His voice was gentle. His casual words made

there must be something wrong with her heart, as it