Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 731

Jared grasped Agnes‘ hand, “Don’t worry about Tim and my sister, Agnes. Once I’ve sorted things out, I’ll take you back home. I don’t want you to suffer any more setbacks”

Jared thought back to the last time Agnes visited the Whitfield family, to the moment when Tim pointed to the door and told Agnes to leave, and his heart ached at the memory.

Agnes knew what was on Jared’s mind.

“I’ll face what I need to face, Jared Agnes said. “Take me back home. Don’t worry about the rest.”

Jared squeezed Agnes hand. “New Year’s Day is coming soon. Let’s go back together”

Agnes nodded.

They had almost finished dealing with things in the Capital. After saying goodbye to Phenix, Agnes and Jared returned to Willowbrook Town.

This time, it felt different from the past.

Agnes grandmother, and Nocturne was also there. Recently, Nocturne had been staying with his great–grandmother under the care of a dedicated

asleep. Agnes watched him quietly from within

kitchen with

soundly. It felt like a long time

how stable and mature he

he had never inquired about

Jared was his father, Nocturne, considering her feelings, continued to call him Mr. Jared. It was this maturity

four–year–old, was he longing for a father? While Agnes was deep in thought, Nocturne’s eyelashes fluttered, and he slowly opened

you awake?” Agnes

up slowly. “Mom, when did you get back?”

now,” Agnes

when are

guilty She had spent so little time

leaving. Noc. I’m here to stay. Agnes said, stroking

“It’s okay, mom. I’m fine on my own. I enjoyed staying with great–grandma and digging for potatoes. It was fun.”