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.

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

thoughts seemed to

Agnes and Jared arrived at the restaurant, Mamie hadn’t arrived yet. After waiting

heard the words “car accident” and

accident on the way here. She’s in the hospital now, I’m

“I’ll

replied, “It’s not that serious. You should stay here. Have something to eat,

public place like the hospital, it could draw a lot of attention. So, she

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.

heard the hospital’s name and the ward’s room number. She

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

door 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. Go in, remember,

that, the nurse

to the room was still open. The room was huge, like a