Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 572

Agnes had thought that there was a slim chance Jared might show up.

She told herself, even if Jared did appear, she could handle it cool and collected. But, when she saw that icy figure, her heart squeezed, and breathing became difficult. Especially when she saw that tall and beautiful woman–Valeria–standing next to him.

They were talking, but when Jared looked up, his body stiffened. He had seen Agnes. It felt like the air had turned to ice. Jared’s gaze was like a sharp sword, cutting through the ice. Facing him, Agnes felt tense.

But Jared’s eyes were calm, as still as water, looking at Agnes, without a hint of emotion..

here. Agnes stood there, watching Jared leave Valeria and walk towards her. She knew, one day she would have to face him. Agnes had only been back for a few days and couldn’t avoid Jared. She even

kept their eyes on each other. Agnes didn’t know what he was going to do, but just the thought of it was exhausting, she didn’t want to have to

draped over her. She turned her head and saw Ryder. “I couldn’t find your coat, so wear mine for now,” he said.

Ryder looked towards the staircase. Their gazes met, one cold, the

was the first to

icy, but he didn’t look at Agnes. He asked Ryder, “When did you get back?” Ryder answered casually, “Yesterday.” And then there

She saw disbelief and suspicion in his eyes. Jared, the sharp–minded man, had definitely figured out something. But Agnes didn’t know

Thomas, it’s been a while.” Valeria suddenly

her