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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beautiful tonight, Jared. You asked me to think about something a few days ago, and I’ve made my decision.” Agnes turned to look

moment, Jared found himself holding his

heart felt like it

incredibly

a

hunch that Agnes was about to reject

stop her from

face devoid of any emotion, as if waiting for her next

pool, “Jared, we can’t go back to the way things were, and I don’t want to We can be regular friends, and co–parents to Nocturne. Nocturne and I

this, Agnes felt a sense

bothering her, like a

desperately needed an exit.

of the unknown was causing her panic.

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

was made, there could

“Friend or stranger, the choice

to look into Jared’s

that he was not pleased