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

moment, Jared found himself holding his breath.

heart felt like it

was incredibly nervous.

a bad feeling.

a hunch that Agnes was about

wanted to stop her from

face devoid of any emotion, as if waiting

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 like

this, Agnes felt a sense

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

needed an

fear of the unknown was causing her

an exit, she would create one herself, not knowing if it led

made, there could

stranger, the choice is

to look into

that he