Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 117

Agnes felt her heart leap in her chest, but she didn’t stop. Instead, she quickened her pace, pulling Justin along with her.

The people behind them fell silent. Mamie turned to Jared, “Who were you calling out to?”

Jared shrugged, “Must’ve mistaken someone for someone else”

Agnes and Justin took a detour to the rooftop It was quiet up there, like a separate world away from the chaos and noise down below.

Agnes‘ heart was still pounding as she sank weakly into one of the swing chairs on the balcony.

She was clearly rattled. She had no idea Mamie and Jared would show up.

Justin didn’t know what to say to comfort her. “You okay?”

But Agnes was filled with pain, her suspicions confirmed, just as bad as she had feared.

*Justin, I need some alone time,” Agnes said.

can’t let you be alone. I won’t say

while. Eventually, she got up and said, “Justin, I want to go

“Okay, I’ll

re–entered

It was even busier than

gathered in groups, screams and cheers

big was going down. Agnes had no intention of getting involved,

them talking as they walked

lucky.

Tim Group, the leader of the Big Four,

the mysterious man behind Mamie. Well, he’s pretty good–looking, they do

plan on stopping, but hearing this made her pause.

changed direction and headed

way through, the crowd cheering wildly.

it to the front. Mamie was on one knee, a diamond ring box in one hand. “Jared, will

shadows on Jared’s face, making it hard to read

still,