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 nanny.

still asleep. Agnes watched him quietly from within the room.

the kitchen with

soundly. It felt like a long time since Agnes had last seen

marveling at how stable and mature he was for

he had never inquired about his father.

to call him Mr.

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

you awake?” Agnes asked softly.

up slowly.

Agnes replied.

are you

She had spent so little time with Nocturne

to stay. Agnes said, stroking

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