Heartstrings on Fire

hapter 404

Agnes reckoned that’s where the issue lay

Deep down, Ryder wanted to return to the Thomas clan.

But it was not that the Thomas clan had anything particularly appealing.

It was just that he didn’t feel valued in the Whitfield family

In reality, Ryder was a catch, the kind of top student everyone had their eyes on at school.

Yet he had always been overshadowed by the genius, Jared

like the sun in the sky, naturally outshining Ryder who was more like the moon.

said, “Well, if you wanna go back, then go for it. Even if you return to the Thomas clan, the Whitfield family was still your

the only person in this world who supports me.”

smiled a little. “Well, don’t forget me when you’ve made it big in the medical field, remember, I

forget you,

As she turned to face him, he gazed upward, the weight of something unsaid heavy between them. “Agnes,” he began, “After I leave, we might not see each other as often.

piqued, Agnes asked, “What is

have feelings for me?” Ryder’s vulnerability hung in

hint of jest in his voice. “It’s not an easy question?

I

she could collect her thoughts, he stood up, moving towards her with a purpose. “Can I hug you?” And before she could process the request, he was embracing her a gentle, fleeting connection. Agnes held her breath, gripping the swing