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.

many women in Jared’s life, and she

Agnes started to question if he chose her just to

Agnes could feel that Jared still

relationship had suffered too many

those unresolved issues would be like seeds of thorns

grow with each passing day,

couldn’t bear to lose again. Jared

maintain a distance.

wouldn’t have to be

selfish, and it’s armed with sharp

Jared anymore, nor did she

lowered her head, “Jared, let’s

felt something sink in his heart.

didn’t she leave

become so irreplaceable in these four

she disregarded the father–son relationship between Nocturne and

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

were just

and Juliet four years

always admired

in a foreign place with no