Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 71

Agnes had dozed off all afternoon, and so had Jared.

Agnes was staring at the ceiling blankly. To others, Jared was seen as aloof and noble. There were even rumors that he wasn’t into women, and was a

man of few desires!

Well, that didn’t seem to be the case!

Agnes was starting to feel better. But maybe she was overthinking.

Jared chose a private French restaurant, a place often frequented by celebrities.

Agnes was actually quite nervous. Firstly, this was the first time Jared was introducing her to his friends. Secondly, Marie was no ordinary person. She was a well–known actress with a strong aura.

Agnes was always afraid of others finding out. She wasn’t sure how the marriage would end; she never really gave it

thoughts seemed to be gradually

at the restaurant, Mamie hadn’t arrived yet. After waiting for a while, he received a call. It was from

vaguely heard the words “car

car accident on the way here. She’s in the hospital now, I’m going to check on her.”

said, “I’ll go with you”

replied, “It’s not that serious. You should stay here. Have something to eat, I’ll be back soon to pick you

thought about it. If she appeared with Jared in a public place like the hospital, it could draw

Jared left, Agnes was sitting all alone. All sorts of dishes were served; it was a table full of delicious food. She just sat alone. Even the waiter gazed at her strangely. Agnes didn’t touch her fork and packed a few main dishes to take away. In the end,

was on the phone earlier, she heard the hospital’s name and the ward’s room number. She arrived

a VIP ward, very quiet with few people. The whole floor didn’t have any

of the ward, very hesitant. Just as she was about to knock on the door, it opened, and a nurse came out. She glanced at the takeout box in her hand and said, “You must be Ms. Mamie’s assistant.

the

still open. The room was huge,