Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 716

“What are you up to, Jared?”

Agnes was irate

“Nothing much, just thought I’d ask you for a dance.”

Agnes was cornered, surrounded by couples on the dance floor.

Causing a scene here would only draw attention.

Reluctantly, Agnes allowed Jared to lead her into a waltz, yet her gaze was sharp enough to kill

Agnes glared at Jared, “Haven’t you had enough, Jared?”

“Don’t you think it’s fate? That we could meet this way, in such a place, without either of us knowing beforehand. I think it’s destiny that you’re here with me.”

“Have you lost your mind, Jared?”

Just moments ago they were at each other’s throats, and now Jared was spinning these sweet nothings.

Agnes found Jared’s behavior bewildering.

Or perhaps he was plotting another prank at her expense.

maneuvered them closer to Bella and Kearney, flashing a smile, “Bella seems to have a thing for your bro Kearney here. Do you think he would abandon

“And if the tables were turned, would

“I wouldn’t.”

“Why not?”

Agnes‘ forehead, “Because I’m a fool in

scoffed, “Should I feel honored?”

to bicker as

was eager to make her exit, but Jared gripped her hand tightly.

how she tried, she couldn’t shake him

want to dance anymore.”

familiar dominance, “One more dance,

Agnes was helpless.

never experienced

know how to,”

can teach

could respond, Jared pulled her back into the center of

The music started.

same waltz

lights on the ceiling went

this was a blackout

dance performed in complete darkness?

dancing with the lights on and dancing with the lights

of amusement, “There’s a