Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 708

The girl was taken aback for a moment.

Then she straightened up.

She offered a “Thank you” in her broken English.

Her eyes never left Kearney’s face, her interest was apparent and intense.

The maids and servants following her caught up, their worry for her evident on their faces.

Agnes pondered for a moment.

She had a hunch about the girl’s identity.

She was probably Bella, Count Alexandra’s only daughter.

They were all here for Bella’s coming–of–age soiree.

The maids were trying to talk to Bella, but her attention was on Kearney.

She was speaking to him in her broken English.

remained his usual gentle, humble self.

but

lively and playful, like the morning sun.

wore a faint smile,

was surprised to see Kearney furrow his brows at a girl for

it were anyone else, Kearney would have excused himself.

Bella was of noble descent, he couldn’t risk offending her.

Kearney was stuck for the

to the buffet

a pastry and took

break, a few men approached her for

she declined them all.

wanted to find a quiet place before the party started.

door leading

few guests were strolling around with champagne flutes in

decided to

heels were causing her discomfort.

a few steps, Agnes

decided to sit on the marble

only leads to blisters,” came a cold voice from behind Agnes.

knowing that it was

“Shoes only cause blisters because they’re new. If

knew what Jared meant.