Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 734

Jared was momentarily taken aback by Agnes‘ words. There was some light flickering in his eyes when looking at Agnes, but finally, his gaze turned determined. He lowered his gaze, his focus still on Nocturne.

“I’d rather not, Jared began, “I don’t need a little sweetheart anymore. Having you as my only sweetheart is enough.”

This response wasn’t typical of Jared, leaving Agnes slightly surprised. She thought Jared would be thrilled.

Jared continued, “Agnes, I know giving birth is a tough ordeal. When I think about you alone in a foreign place, risking your life to bring a child into the world, my heart clenches. I can’t bear to imagine the scene, and I don’t want you to go through that again.”

Agnes found herself moved by Jared’s words. That night four years ago was indeed a close call. If Kearney hadn’t arrived in time to rush her to the hospital, she couldn’t imagine what might have happened. She’d always felt like she owed Kearney her life.

“Nocturne’s illness. I’m determined to cure him. He’s exceptionally talented, but he can’t see

a shame.”

Agnes deeply. Nocturne’s illness was a constant worry for her. She yearned for Nocturne to live like any other child, even if he wasnt a prodigy or

worry, Agnes reassured, ‘Nocturne will get better. He

Agnes pulled up to Maplewood

her first time visiting since returning home. But her previous visits had been secretive and ended in arguments

there

once belonged to both of them, and she had

decor identical to

leaving a light on

revisited every corner of the house. The fridge was

had a habit of always keeping the fridge stocked, a habit he developed during their time living together because she would often crave a late–night spack, like

despite Jared’s infrequent visits to Maplewood Manor, he’d always stop by the grocery store to fill