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.

door and opened the front passenger door.

asked herself, “Does it really matter where

started the car yet. Instead, he was gazing

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

are you looking at?

said, “Yeah, come here,

on her face,

Jared leaned over and kissed her. The kiss was full of

However, she was still

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

for people outside to see, Agnes was still

with affection. It was clear that she was

but for some reason, he couldn’t

shy. He wanted to have her

desire, Jared once again kissed Agnes and said, Til let you off this time, but you’ll have to make it up

carefully straightened out

the car sped away,

at school

directly into Maplewood Manor.

entered, Jared scooped