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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You asked me to think about something a few days ago,

Jared found himself holding his breath.

like it had

was incredibly

had a bad feeling.

a hunch that Agnes was about to

wanted to stop her

devoid of any

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

this, Agnes felt a sense of

been bothering her, like a maze that had

desperately needed

fear of the unknown was causing her

she would create one herself, not knowing if it led to hell or freedom.

made, there could

or stranger, the choice is yours.”

to look

that he was not pleased