Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 747

If Agnes owed anyone anything in her life, it was probably Ryder. Because she could never reciprocate everything Ryder had done for her.

Agnes started, “Ryder, have you ever noticed that you’re always comparing yourself to your uncle? You have a mental scale for wins and losses. You say you don’t care about them, but in reality, you care more than anyone. Isn’t your persistence with me just a way to compensate for what you’ve lost? Ryder, have you ever asked yourself if you love me because I’m your uncle’s woman, or because you genuinely like me?”

Ryder seemed to freeze for a moment, then he suddenly chuckled, “Agnes, I never thought you’d think like this. Are you just trying to make excuses to ease your conscience?”

Agnes apologized, “I’m sorry, Ryder”

“Forget it, I’ve heard enough apologies. You’ve never truly understood me.” Ryder turned around and added, “No, you’ve never really wanted to understand me. With that, Ryder left.

a predictable outcome. Her words

be

because Ryder was more than just a friend to her

the past three years, she wouldn’t have regained her confidence and become who she

over Agnes. That’s

out to see her

dinner, Agnes and Jared left.

She spent the whole night talking with him in his room. When they were leaving, she seemed reluctant to

but Agnes could tell from the clumsy stitches that it was likely Alyssa’s handiwork

know what you’re thinking. I believe Ryder will understand one day.

smiled, “I’m not your wife yet

the car over. Startled, Agnes asked, “Jared, what are you doing?”