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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about something a few days ago, and

that moment, Jared found himself holding

felt like it had

incredibly nervous.

a bad feeling.

had a hunch that Agnes

wanted to stop her from

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

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 won’t stop you from visiting him. Of course, if you prefer, we can be strangers, just

this, Agnes felt a sense of

been bothering her, like a maze

desperately needed an exit.

the unknown was causing

herself, not knowing if it led to

made, there could

seriously, “Friend or stranger, the

to look into Jared’s eyes.

she could sense that he