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.

was a riot of lights and sounds, the smell of barbecue wafting in the air, a mix of

missing a beat, Agnes found “Burger Barn” in a

Jared asked her curiously,

“What menu? This ain’t

two of your signature beef

called back amidst the hustle and bustle.

and Agnes, famished, took a big bite, letting out a satisfied sigh. “This is the best burger I’ve ever

took his time, taking a

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

tasted

seeing Agnes‘ bright, hopeful eyes, he

in them. “You fancy folks

“If you like it, we can come more

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

heart, as it seemed