Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 313

Jared was just staring out the window, not saying a word, as if he hadn’t heard a thing.

Agnes felt a bit awkward, knowing Jared’s snobbish character in public.

So, she covered for Jared, “He doesn’t mean anything by it, he was born that way, Mariela, please don’t mind it.”

Jared shot Agnes a glance.

In a short while, they reached Starfall Village

Today, Starfall Village was buzzing like never before

Even though it’s in the middle of nowhere, its boat race was super famous, drawing crowds from other cities just to catch the action.

The boat race took place on Starfall River, with water so clear you could see your own reflection.

Though the race hadn’t started yet, the banks of Starfall River were already jam-packed with people.

Agnes was a bit bummed, “With all these people, we’re not gonna find a decent spot

chimed in, “I know a place that was not too crowded

to find that Mariela led them to the

was incredible, they could even see the faces of the racers clearly.

because of a broken spot on the riverbank that hadn’t been

race from here, it was easy to take a tumble into the

there were a few brave souls around, though not

spot, but just watch your step. The riverbank is busted. It’s easy to

the front, hollering with

to Jared, “Jared, look at those guys, they’re ripped, all of them

frowned, “Are they

her tongue out teasingly, “Don’t be such a wet blanket. I’m just taking a look, not gonna touch

woman still wanted to touch them?

more looking,

held onto Jared’s hand, pleading for forgiveness, “I’m sorry, I’m just here for

them

little. Every time she visited the countryside, everything felt fresh and exciting, like the chicks

toys.

said she loved the countryside because it was quiet and

who had grown tired of this place, knew otherwise.

found the chicks and ducks cute, probably because she didn’t have to