Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 39

Agnes trailed behind Jared as they left the airport.

For some reason, she felt a bit deflated.

Jared didn’t look surprised or excited to see her, not even a bit.

But Agnes noticed that Jared was walking a bit faster than usual

So, was he eager to get home?

Jared’s private car was already waiting for them outside the airport.

However, Jared instructed his driver Moss, “Hand me the keys. I’ll drive and you can take a cab home.”

Moss exited the car, and Jared slid into the driver’s seat.

Agnes quietly opened the back door, ready to get in.

“Sit in the front,” Jared suddenly said.

closed the back door and opened

“Does it really matter where

her seatbelt, Agnes noticed Jared hadn’t started the car yet. Instead, he was

were deep and mysterious, like the sea at night. It felt like she could drown in them with just

asked, “What are you looking at? Is there

“Yeah, come here,

had something on her face,

over and kissed her. The kiss was full of dominance.

even feel Jared’s desire. However, she was still

parked in the open–air parking lot at the airport, surrounded by people and

Agnes was still a bit embarrassed. She pulled

were filled with affection. It was clear that she was also moved.

for some reason,

Agnes was shy. He wanted to have her

Agnes and said, Til let you off this time, but you’ll have to make it up to me twice

he carefully straightened out her dishevelled clothes.

the car sped away, Agnes’s mood suddenly

the unpleasant experiences at school seemed to vanish.

into Maplewood Manor.

entered, Jared scooped Agnes into his arms.