Heartstrings on Fire

They both started to get up and dress.

Not long after, the doorbell rang again.

Agnes went to answer the door, and there stood Beatrice.

Agnes asked, “What brings you here this early?”

Beatrice was busy peeping into the room.

Upon seeing Jared, she said, “You’re up already. My mom wants you to come over for breakfast, she made soup herself.”

By then, Jared had made his way to the door.

He casually asked Agnes, “Can you check this button for me? It won’t button up.”

Agnes tumed around.

Jared’s shirt was on, except for the collar button.

back to help Jared button up, and it was done in no time.

hand and kissed it gently. “Thanks, honey”

this, Beatrice’s face

like he just noticed her, his voice instantly cold, “Got it. We’ll be right over.”

smile, “I’ll be

clenching

had initially come to witness their meltdown.

3

but how

linger

look at her from start to

Beatrice was fuming

storm

it anymore. Didn’t you say they’d be divorced within a year? Why are they

at the door and glared at Beatrice, “Watch your mouth. What

exasperated, “Seeing them so intimate imitates me. Why would someone as outstanding as Jared fall for an ordinary woman like Agnes? I’m younger and prettier than Agnes Why won’t he

calmly, “Men need variety sometimes. He might be tired of the same type of women. If he likes Agnes’ type, you need to act more graceful and innocent in front of him. Look at you now, can’t even hold it in. How are you going to replace Agnes

of Jared’s wife excited Beatrice