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,

“1

think about something a few days ago, and I’ve made my decision.” Agnes

found himself holding

felt like it

incredibly

had a bad

that Agnes was

wanted to stop

was rooted in place, his face devoid of any emotion, as if waiting for her

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

this, Agnes felt a sense of

been bothering her, like a maze that had

desperately needed

the unknown was causing her panic.

herself, not knowing

was made, there could

stranger, the choice is yours.”

to look

she could sense that he