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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Jared. You asked me to think about something a few days ago, and

moment, Jared found himself holding

like it had stopped.

incredibly

had a bad feeling.

that Agnes

wanted to stop her from speaking.

in place, his face devoid of any emotion, as if waiting for

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

this, Agnes felt a

been bothering her, like a maze that had

needed an exit.

fear of the unknown was causing

she would create one herself, not knowing if it

decision was made, there could

reiterated seriously, “Friend or stranger, the choice is

dare to look

his aura, she could sense that he was