Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 741

Tim continued, “Ryder’s back home too, you might want to see his reaction when he finds out Jared and Agnes are remarried. Ryder’s a man of few words, but he’s got depths you can’t fathom. He’s got the same stubborn streak as Jared. Do you think he’ll just walk away? Are you willing to watch these brothers tear each other apart over a woman?”

Tims words were stark, but they rang true to Alyssa. It was the harsh reality, and it was her greatest worry.

Ryder was not one to back down. He had kept his relationship with Agnes and her child hidden so well over the years, and he had even dedicated his entire career to saving the child. His affection for Agnes was clear as day in his eyes.

Alyssa dreaded to think what his reaction would be upon seeing Jared and Agnes together now.

Tim added, “It hurts either way If Jared’s happy, Ryder’s hurt. And if Ryder’s happy, Jared’s hurt. Might as well let them both bear the pain.”

was calm. She had felt nervbus on the way over, but now, it was as if she had already walked into

at peace

on the second–floor landing, watching her quietly. Her expression was complex, a surface of apathy while a storm raged beneath.

Agnes called

she was home, Agnes had looked at her with cold, complex emotions. But now, it was different, and she had

her

four years since she had

other four years ago, Agnes had been avoiding

hearing Agnes call her name now took her

felt a mix of emotions, “You’re back.”

cool, as if she was about to

stopped her, “Alyssa, there’s something I need to tell

turned to look at Agnes, “Then come