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.

women in Jared’s life, and she was just one

if he chose her just to provide Nocturne with

Jared still had feelings for her.

had suffered too many

those unresolved issues would be like seeds of thorns planted

with each passing day, until their sharp spikes

lose again. Jared must feel the same way.

to maintain a

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

and it’s armed

Jared anymore, nor did she want to experience heart wrenching pain

head, “Jared, let’s just

sink in his

didn’t she even consider it? Why didn’t she leave

irreplaceable in

so that she disregarded the

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

they were just classmates.

they played Romeo and Juliet four years ago, their eyes sparkled

always admired Ryder.

place with no family, could