Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 618

Agnes was planning to play the long game.

First, she’d snatch Nocturne from Jared.

Then, she’d retreat back to Manhattan and live incognito.

She was certain Jared wouldn’t be able to find her.

And if it came down to a court battle, Agnes wasn’t scared.

She and Jared had divorced before Nocturne was even born, and Nocturne had grown up with her. There was no way the judge would award custody to Jared.

What Agnes was worried about was Jared playing dirty, and the law not being able to stop him.

said, “Jared, I think we need to calm down and talk

calm, Agnes. Spit it

looked at Jared, his mood as icy as

her thoughts, saying, “Nocturne can’t be without me. You should know this after having him with you for so long. He has congenital neurasthenia. I’ve been treating him for years. No one knows his condition better than me, and no one can take care of him better than me. If you

was telling the

at taking care of the sick after all

live without her

she couldn’t live

Nocturne was her rock.

Jared, however, stayed silent.

in thought, seemingly considering

starting a new family. Have you thought about how Valeria would feel if you insisted on keeping Nocturne around? Have you thought about what the media would say about Nocturne showing up out of the blue? They’ll claim he’s your love child. Nocturne will be the talk of the town, and Valeria might not accept him. It wouldn’t be fair to

to me? Your words are pointless, Agnes. I

bringing up his fiancée, to have no