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.

Nocturne was also there. Recently, Nocturne had been staying with his great–grandmother

asleep. Agnes watched him quietly from within

the kitchen with Agnes‘ grandmother,

like a long time since

hair, marveling at how stable and mature he was for his age.

years he had never

Nocturne, considering her feelings, continued to call him Mr. Jared. It was this maturity that made Agnes overlook his true

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

you awake?” Agnes asked softly.

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

now,” Agnes

are

guilty She had spent so little time

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

I enjoyed staying with great–grandma and digging