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.

shared the same feelings. They both were disheartened about their

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

even 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 were completely different

to have fallen

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

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

The man’s deep voice seemed to drift

It was

moment, Agnes realized that Ivan was holding her wrist tightly with one hand and her

broke free and took a

“Ms. Pritchard, what were

around and realized she had wandered onto the road. She was absent–minded and jaywalking. If Ivan hadn’t shown up in

in

felt a sense of dread, “Thank you