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

know a place that

to the riverbank where the race was

could even see the faces

people was because of a broken spot on the riverbank that hadn’t been fixed yet.

the race from here, it was easy to take a tumble into the water when it’s

brave souls around, though

probably the best spot, but just watch your step. The riverbank is busted. It’s

was thrilled. She bolted to the front, hollering with the crowd.

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

they

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

still wanted to touch them?

more looking, let’s go home.”

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

Mariela stood nearby, watching the two of them

Every time she visited

toys.

the countryside because it was quiet and

Mariela, who had grown tired

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