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 the front passenger door.

really matter where I

Jared hadn’t started the car yet. Instead, he was gazing at her with a strange

sea at night. It felt like she could drown in

asked, “What are you looking

Jared said, “Yeah, come here, let me wipe it

she really had something on her face,

her. The kiss was

However, she

parking lot at the airport, surrounded by people and cars coming and going.

Agnes was still a bit embarrassed. She pulled Jared’s hand from

her eyes were filled with affection. It was clear that she was

but for some

Agnes was shy. He wanted to have her right there,

let you off this time, but you’ll have to make it up to me twice over.

saying this, he carefully straightened out her dishevelled clothes.

sped away, Agnes’s mood suddenly

unpleasant experiences at

into Maplewood

as they entered, Jared scooped Agnes into his arms.