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.

also there. Recently, Nocturne had been staying with his

Agnes watched him

in the kitchen

like a long time since Agnes had last

at how stable and mature he was for his

had never inquired about his

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

deep in thought, Nocturne’s eyelashes fluttered, and he slowly opened his

you awake?” Agnes asked softly.

slowly.

now,” Agnes replied.

when are you leaving?”

spent so little time with Nocturne recently.

I’m here to stay. Agnes

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