Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 613

Nocturne sprung up from the couch and ran towards Agnes, his arms wrapping tightly around her legs. “Mom, you’re finally here to get me.”

Apart from the days when Nocturne had to stay with Reggie, he and Agnes had never been apart for so long.

Agnes squatted down and pulled Nocturne into a tight embrace. “I missed you so much. Let’s go, I’ll take you home right now.”

Agnes couldn’t afford to waste any time. They had to get out of there as soon as possible.

Nocturne didn’t argue, he followed Agnes out. But halfway down the hallway, he suddenly stopped. “Mom, I think I need to call the man who took care of

me.”

Agnes paused. “Can it wait?”

him. If I just disappear, he’ll worry. Plus, he’s getting engaged today. I don’t want him to be distracted looking for me. Mom, I’m about to go

He had always been polite and principled. She didn’t want to interfere with his way of handling things. Plus, they had already left the lounge, and Jared was at his engagement party. There was no way he

it didn’t display a number, just a code, and it couldn’t be traced. She wasn’t worried

Nocturne her phone. “Okay, Nocturne, give him a call.

and handed the phone to Nocturne.

is this?” Jared’s voice came through the

have some things to deal with, and I’m sorry I can’t

are you? I’d like to meet your

we’ve already left. If there’s a chance,

a hint of helplessness in his voice, Jared said, “See you then.”

finally breathed a sigh of

through a secure passage and headed for the elevator, Jared, who had just hung up