Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 575

Ryder kept it short and simple, only introducing Agnes by name. But everyone was curious about the relationship between him and the girl living in his room. They had no idea how far along these two had come.

Agnes politely greeted Cilian, “Mr. Thomas, I’ve always admired you.”

Cilian replied, “Please sit, we can chat over dinner.”

Once Agnes took her seat, she noticed Jared across from her, looking a bit under the weather. He hadn’t glanced her way since she walked in.

A little later, Beatrice strolled into the dining room, heading straight for Jared, “Mr. Whitfield, you’re back.”

side, “Beatrice, I remember you usually call him brother–in–law, why the switch to Mr.

used to call him brother–in–law because Jared didn’t mind. She knew Jared enjoyed it. But now, with Agnes around, the address had

calling him brother–in–law way before Jared had met Valeria. Now, she can’t do that anymore

it rather ironic. Jared seemed perfectly at ease, with Valeria on his left and

turned to chat with Agnes, “Valeria just told me, you and Ryder have known each other for

each other much longer than that.”

attitude towards her change if Cilian knew she was Jared’s ex–wife, or

dinner, Cilian didn’t overly focus on her relationship with Ryder. He just asked about her work and life as usual, as if she were just an ordinary guest of the Thomas family.

girlfriend. He just didn’t want to make a big deal out of their relationship to

Jared didn’t say a

stomach hasn’t recovered yet. You better lay off the booze.”