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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me to think about something a few days ago,

moment, Jared found himself holding

heart felt like it

was incredibly

had a bad

a hunch that Agnes was about to reject him.

stop her from speaking.

devoid of any emotion, as if waiting

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

Agnes felt a sense

things had been bothering her, like

needed an exit.

the unknown

she couldn’t find an exit, she would create one herself, not knowing if it led to

made, there could be no regrets.

seriously, “Friend or stranger, the choice

look into Jared’s eyes.

she could sense that he was not pleased with her answer.