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.

have a thing for your bro Kearney here. Do you think he would abandon you for

smile, “And if the tables were turned, would

“I wouldn’t.”

“Why not?”

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

I feel

to bicker as they

Agnes was eager to make her exit, but Jared gripped her hand

tried, she

I don’t want to dance anymore.” Agnes was

held a familiar dominance, “One more dance, the next one is a

Agnes was helpless.

had never experienced

don’t know how to,”

I can teach you.”

her back

The music started.

same waltz

the ceiling

a

performed in complete darkness?

the difference between dancing with the lights on and dancing with

of amusement, “There’s a huge difference, just look around‘