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.”

from the side, “Beatrice, I remember you usually call him brother–in–law, why the

to call him brother–in–law because Jared didn’t mind. She knew Jared enjoyed it. But now, with Agnes around, the address had to change. And none of the Thomas family

know, Beatrice had been calling him brother–in–law way before Jared had met Valeria. Now, she can’t do that anymore in front of Agnes. Beatrice shot Kevin a look and didn’t say anything, just sat down next to Jared.

watched all this, finding it rather ironic. Jared seemed perfectly at ease, with Valeria on his

told me, you and Ryder have

“We’ve known each other much longer

present, including Valeria, knew about her past. Would their attitude towards her change if Cilian knew she was Jared’s ex–wife,

He just asked about her work and life as usual, as if she were just

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

say a word, just

stomach hasn’t recovered