Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 354

Jared was nursing a headache, rubbing his temples. An uncanny feeling washed over him when Beatrice showed up at the door, which just added to his irritation and intensified his headache.

Beatnce couldn’t gauge Jared’s reaction, but now that she’d said what she had, there was no backing out. She stood up resolutely and started walking towards Jared

“Jared, ever since I found out that you were marrying Agnes, my heart shattered. You’m the best guy out there, and I’ve always heard tales about you. Countless times, I’ve dreamed of falling for you, of being your wife When Dad took me to Mr. Tim’s birthday party, I was over the moon. I thought I’d finally get to meet you” Jared remained silent, just staring at the blurry figure in front of him.

He took a couple steps back, maintaining some distance.

Beatrice continued, “But then I found out that you were already mamed to Agnes. I was devastated, felt like my world was crashing down. That’s when I realized that I had fallen head over heels for you”

Jared finally spoke, his voice laced with

feigning intoxication, her voice laden with emotion “I’m not trying to make a point. I just can’t keep my feelings concealed any longer. I love you deeply, just as Agnes does. Can’t you recognize that? And let’s not forget. Agnes had a significant relationship with Elton Taylor for a decade before you came into the picture. Even though he betrayed her, they were inseparable since childhood. She dedicated her prime years to him, and she will always

a shadow over Jamd’s face, clearly a sore point for

vulnerability of her heart, shimmering with unshed tears. “But I’m not like her. My love for you is genuine and pure. Even if you harbor feelings only for Agnes, and even if you never reciprocate my feelings, I’m prepared to wait. However, I earnestly

out to hug Jared, he

was confused, but there was

turned on the water, and

Beatrice in

are you doing?” Beatrice couldn’t hold back any