Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 408

Agnes had known Jared for years and was aware that he never used harsh words, no matter how upset. Now, for the first time, she heard him curse. His gaze was icy, each look piercing her soul. He was genuinely upset The atmosphere turned frigid, and his voice was chilling as he said, “Agnes, are you serious?”

Agnes was tormented She’d spoken hurtfully to Alyssa, not out of genuine sentiment, but just to hurt her. The harsh reality was that Alyssa had killed her mother, and the Whitfield family was the root of her suffering

How could she remain Mrs. Whitfield after all this? She considered divorcing Jared. Her fear was that she might use him to seek revenge on Alyssa. She didn’t want that. Her residual kindness was guiding

her decision

with Jared, right? But he was Alyssa’s beloved brother and the head of the Whitfield family. She couldn’t be with him anymore. Her mother’s death had become

couldn’t do it.

was firm like never before, “I’m serious, Jared, let’s get divorced. I don’t

grabbed her arm, “Why? Tell me why, Agnes. What did I do wrong that you want

She replied calmly, “It’s not your fault. It’s mine. Marrying you was a spur–of–the–moment decision, but Jared, I regret it now, I want to correct my mistake.”

all my wealth to buy it for

her bones were about to shatter. She started struggling, “Jared, let go of me, let go!”

That’s never going

other hand and threw her onto the sofa. Before Agnes could react, Jared had already fiercely kissed her. No, it wasn’t a kiss, but more