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.

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

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

a seat, Jared asked her curiously, “Where’s

menu? This ain’t that type

two of your signature beef

the boss called back amidst the

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

took his time, taking a small bite of his burger.

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

Jared, it tasted

eyes, he calmly said,

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

it,

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

there must be something wrong with her heart, as it seemed to beat wildly