Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 627

Then, she turned her head and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

Nocturne slowly sat up and rubbed his eyes. “Where am I? Who are you?”

Despite his cool demeanor, Nocturne was prone to bouts of sleepiness. When he was in Manhattan, Agnes would always take him around.

So, he was used to waking up and falling asleep in different places.

“My name’s Alyssa, and this is my house,” Alyssa was at a loss on how to explain her relationship with Summer.

Nocturne’s voice was polite, “Hello, why am I here?”

Alyssa took Nocturne’s hand, “You fell asleep. Your mom and dad are in the next room. They’ll be here in a bit.”

Nocturne looked surprised, “Dad?”

Alyssa, sensing Summer’s confusion, asked, “Didn’t Agnes ever tell you who your dad is?”

“I don’t have a dad, Nocturne said calmly.

“How could you not have a dad? Your dad is Jared, he’s just next door.”

“Mr. Whitfield?” Nocturne looked puzzled.

was at a

see that Summer had met Jared, but he didn’t know Jared was his

you later, let’s hang

Nocturne obeyed, “Alright.”

surprised by Summer’s

found out who his father was,

didn’t seem surprised or curious at

not at all like

deep voice suddenly came from

and Nocturne both

and stood

at the door was

of a sudden? And who was he

it be

up and

walked in and Nocturne greeted him, “What are you doing

“Where’s your mom?”

“In the next room.”

taken aback and was at a loss

What was going on?

so familiar with

tell that their familiarity was not

was the kind of affectionate feeling that comes from knowing