Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 72

Agnes was completely flabbergasted. Her mind went blank for a moment, then it hit her.

She never quite understood why a guy like Jared would marry her. They didn’t know each other, and it was just a drunken encourfter that brought them together.

That morning, Agnes woke up in utter panic. Jared, however, casually asked, “Are you of age?”

She nodded.

“We’ll meet in front of city hall this afternoon,” said Jared.

And just like that, Agnes and Jared became husband and wife.

At that time, Agnes was utterly disappointed in love because of Elton and Jenny. She had also lost her virginity. She didn’t care who she married and didn’t realize then that the man she married was a big shot. But for Jared, Agnes couldn’t understand why he chose to marry her instead of dealing with a one–night stand in another way.

the same feelings. They both were disheartened about their own relationships and decided to be careless

talking, Agnes couldn’t hear a word. She turned around and left the hospital

if Jared married her for such a reason, it was not his fault. She had done the same, so she had no reason to blame him. What saddened Agnes more was that her current thoughts

have fallen for Jared…

deep. Agnes walked ahead absentmindedly. Suddenly, a sharp horn sounded. When she turned her head, all she saw were two blinding lights, that made

a force. She fell into a pair of arms. Then there was a roar of car movement in her ears,

voice seemed to drift over her head.

up. It was

a moment, Agnes realized that Ivan was holding her wrist tightly with one hand and her waist with the other. They

free and took a

were

the road. She was absent–minded and jaywalking. If Ivan hadn’t shown up in

been in trouble.

of dread, “Thank you for saving me.”