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.

Bella and Kearney, flashing a smile, “Bella seems to have a thing for

returned the smile, “And if the tables were turned,

“I wouldn’t.”

“Why not?”

yet he suddenly leaned into kiss Agnes‘ forehead, “Because I’m a fool in love, more

“Should I

continued to bicker as they danced.

ended all too soon, and Agnes was eager to make her exit, but Jared gripped

how she tried, she couldn’t shake

want to dance anymore.” Agnes was exasperated.

more dance, the next one is a blackout dance.”

Agnes was helpless.

had never experienced a blackout dance.

how to,”

I can

she could respond, Jared pulled her back into the center of the dance floor.

The music started.

same waltz

the lights on the ceiling went

a

dance performed in

difference between dancing with the lights on and

voice held a hint of amusement, “There’s