Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 709

Jared snorted, “What, afraid I’ll catch wind of your affair, Agnes? You’re supposed to be Ryder’s fiancée, aren’t you? How did you become Mr. Kearney’s sweetheart?” Jared had arrived with the full intention of having a calm, rational conversation with Agnes.

After all, he knew things might not be as they seemed.

Just like with him and Valeria, there were extenuating circumstances.

Perhaps Agnes was merely Kearney’s date for the evening.

But every time he stood before Agnes, seeing her look of disdain and coldness, Jared couldn’t help but prod her.

As expected, Agnes‘ expression shifted.

Agnes replied, “Mr. Whitfield, I don’t think you’re in a position to question me.

Jared’s face soured,

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Jared. You asked me to think about something a few days ago, and I’ve made my

Jared found himself holding his

heart felt like

was incredibly

a

that Agnes was about to

stop her

of any emotion, as if waiting for her

we can’t go back to the way things were, and I don’t want to We can be regular friends, and co–parents to Nocturne. Nocturne and I will live in Manhattan, but I won’t stop you from visiting him. Of course, if you prefer, we can be strangers, just like we were for the past

Agnes felt a sense of

things had been bothering her, like a maze that had trapped her.

desperately needed an

unknown was

an exit, she would create one herself, not knowing if it led

decision was made, there could be

reiterated seriously, “Friend or stranger, the choice is yours.”

dare to look into Jared’s

sense that he was not pleased with