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

herself, “Does it really matter

started the car yet. Instead, he was gazing at her with

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

are you looking at? Is there something

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

really had something on her face,

over and kissed her.

desire. However, she

the airport, surrounded by people and cars coming

from a special material that made it impossible for people outside to see, Agnes was still a bit embarrassed. She pulled Jared’s

was slightly flushed, and her eyes were filled with affection.

self–control, but for

Agnes was shy. He wanted to

said, Til let you off this time, but you’ll have to make it

saying this, he carefully straightened out her

away,

unpleasant experiences at school

directly into

they entered, Jared scooped Agnes into