Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 254

Agnes Pritchard frowned, “I don’t want to go back.”

Ivan shrugged off his coat and draped it over Agnes’ shoulders, “Whatever’s going on, get in the car first. It’s bloody cold out here.”

It was mid-winter, and the chill was biting.

Agnes was only dressed in an evening gown. Her face was flushed from the cold, but she didn’t feel it at all.

Once in the car, Ivan asked, “Where to?”

Where to?

Agnes felt lost. Where should she go?

Ivan said, “Forget it, let’s grab a bite first.”

Ivan took her to a small diner by the street.

It was tucked away in a nondescript neighborhood that most people would never find, but it had a cozy and quiet atmosphere.

The fried potato balls from this place were crispy and irresistible

have much of an appetite, but she still managed to eat half of a serving

felt somewhat rejuvenated.

you at the auction dinner tonight? The necklace you’re wearing, isn’t that Kingdom Heart? I thought it wasn’t up for auction?”

hand, since he was the one

at a loss.

she didn’t want

Ivan was Mamie’s brother.

set her up or not, she didn’t want to stir up trouble between them

I don’t want to talk

Agnes a cup of hot milk, “If you don’t want to tell me, that’s fine But you

He’s beside himself.”

Agnes frowned.

that Jared was looking

been in touch before Ivan

felt a little uneasy.

finished

was speechless, she just shot Ivan a glare.

I called Jared to come

grabbed his