Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 76

Ivan happened to be holding a glass of wine to his lips. Thank God he hadn’t taken a sip, or he might have choked

“Can’t believe you’re asking such a childish question, Jared,” Ivan said. “When did you start dating? How come I didn’t know about it? Is your girlfriend some 20–year–old chick?”

Jared responded calmly, Tm actually married.”

Ivan’s hand, which had been gently swaying his glass, froze. His tone turned serious, “Really?”

Jared didn’t answer, and just downed the rest of his wine.

1 don’t mind you dating,” Ivan began “Gaining experience in love is just like work, it’s not a bad thing. But marriage isn’t a walk in the park. I thought. Mamie would be your bride.”

naturally fall into place. I proposed to her, but she said no. Then some unexpected things happened, and this girl appeared. My life suddenly became interesting. From the moment we got our marriage certificate, I decided to take

reaction, his fingers lightly rubbing the rim of his glass, seemingly lost in

sister is stubborn, I’ve spoiled her since she was young. The more she can’t have something, the mare she wants

Jared replied.

a small smirk,

face as he thought of someone. Nevertheless, he leaned over and clinked glasses with Ivan, “Thanks”

bride mad at you?” Ivan asked, changing the subject. “What

sigh, “She’s not just mad at me. She’s run away. I have

suffer. Now I’m curious to meet your wife, she must

got up with a sigh

having a bath, Agnes couldn’t sleep. Jared’s face was all she could think of.

more she thought about it, the more annoyed she became. She felt suffocated in the