Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 69

Agnes bolted out of the Century Building and headed back to school. She holed up in the library till late, since she was free in the afternoon.

Jared shot her a text: “When are you coming home?”

Agnes stared at her phone for a moment but didn’t respond.

Soon, Jared called, his voice deep and resonant from the other end: “Got class tonight?”

Agnes answered, “I’ve got a journalism project on my plate, so I’m a bit swamped.”

“When will you be done?”

“I’m not sure, you should hit the sack; don’t wait up for me.”

of regret. Truth be told, Jared was all she could think about the whole day. It’s been a while since they

but Agnes was not satisfied with his explanation, and she realized she barely knew Jared. Their marriage was initially a

overnight in the library. When she was too tired, she caught

days on end, she would sneak home during the day to change and shower, then crash at the library at

a chicken, but she really didn’t

Agnes came home as usual, and finding the coast clear,

clothes. This wasn’t the first time, but the house was empty and the bedroom curtains were drawn tight. She

moment she stepped out

his gaze fixed on the bathroom. He was also stunned when

turned around, and darted back into the bathroom, slamming the glass door

Then, silence.

it was about

bathroom mirror, her body as red as a boiled shrimp, her cheeks