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.

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

Agnes watched him quietly from within the

was in the kitchen with

It felt like a long time since Agnes had last seen

his hair, marveling at how stable and

years he had never inquired about his father.

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

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

awake?” Agnes asked softly.

his eyes and sat up slowly. “Mom,

now,” Agnes

are you

spent so little time with

I’m here to stay.

mom. I’m fine on my own. I enjoyed staying with great–grandma and digging for potatoes. It was