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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had already turned away, “The moon is beautiful tonight, Jared. You asked me to think about something a few days ago, and I’ve made my decision.” Agnes

found

heart felt like it had

was incredibly nervous.

had a

had a hunch that Agnes was about to reject

stop her from

was rooted in place, his face devoid of any emotion, as

to We can be regular friends, and co–parents to Nocturne. Nocturne and I

all this, Agnes felt a sense

been bothering her, like a maze

needed an exit.

of the unknown was causing

she would create one herself, not

once the decision was made,

“Friend or stranger, the choice

look

that he