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.

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

if

Agnes could feel that Jared still

relationship had suffered too

unresolved issues would be like seeds of thorns planted

day, until their sharp spikes

couldn’t bear to lose again. Jared must feel

better to maintain a distance.

to be

selfish, and it’s armed with

did she want to experience heart wrenching

her head, “Jared, let’s

felt something sink in

Why didn’t she leave any room for them?

Ryder become so irreplaceable in these four

so that she disregarded the father–son relationship between

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

then, they were just

Juliet four years ago, their eyes sparkled like

always admired Ryder.

foreign place with no family, could