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

to think about something a few days

that moment, Jared found himself holding his breath.

like it had

was incredibly

had a

hunch that Agnes was

wanted to stop

place, his face devoid of any emotion, as if waiting for her next words.

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 four

all this, Agnes felt

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

needed an

the unknown was

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

decision was made, there could be

or stranger, the choice is

didn’t dare to look into

she could sense that he was not