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.

we need to calm down and

calm, Agnes. Spit it

mood as icy as a

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 really care about Nocturne, you can’t take him

was telling the

had become a pro at taking care

couldn’t live without

couldn’t live without

Nocturne was her rock.

Jared, however, stayed silent.

thought, seemingly considering what Agnes was

you’re getting engaged today. This is not where you should be. Getting engaged means you’re 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

Has anyone been fair to me? Your words are pointless, Agnes. I won’t

even bringing up his fiancée, to have