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

me to think about something a few days ago, and I’ve made my decision.” Agnes turned to

that moment, Jared found

felt like it had stopped.

was incredibly

a bad feeling.

hunch that Agnes was about

to stop her from speaking.

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

to We can be regular friends, and co–parents to Nocturne. Nocturne and I will live in Manhattan, but I

all this, Agnes felt a

like a maze that had trapped

needed

fear of the unknown was causing her panic.

one herself, not knowing if

made, there

“Friend or stranger,

to look into Jared’s

he was not

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