Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 698

A bitter smile traced the corners of Agnes‘ mouth.

Jared refused to explain, or perhaps he simply couldn’t.

But she knew she couldn’t be with someone who had so many other women in his life.

He and Valeria were almost engaged.

If it weren’t for the sudden revelation of Nocturne’s identity, by now, Jared would be Valeria’s husband.

Jared could get engaged to Valeria, he must have feelings for her.

For all these years, Valeria has been recognized as Mrs. Thomas to the world.

Then there was that actress.

Rumor had it that she’d been with Jared for three years, even had a miscarriage for him.

Her hospital records and diagnoses were dug up by the media.

Then there were the pictures of Jared accompanying her to the hospital.

It’s hard not to believe all that.

have been so many women in Jared’s life, and she was

Agnes started to question if he chose her just to provide Nocturne with

that Jared

suffered too many wounds.

those unresolved issues would be

grow with each passing day, until their sharp spikes left them

to lose again. Jared must feel

better to maintain a distance.

friends, they wouldn’t have to be so hard on each other.

is selfish, and it’s armed with sharp blades.

she want to experience heart

“Jared,

felt something sink in

didn’t she leave any room

irreplaceable in these four

much so that she disregarded the

Ryder was in charge of Nocturne’s medical condition. Perhaps over these four years, Agnes had developed an irreplaceable dependence and trust

they were

four years ago, their eyes sparkled like

knew Agnes always admired Ryder.

foreign place with no family, could ea