Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 781

Agnes and Jared

The once liveent to the quaint old neighborhood of Harmony Hollow.

lanes were now eerily quiet, the usual cacophony of barking dogs and roaming cats, nowhere to be

Agnes approached the last house, knocking on the door.

found.

Mrs. Fabian greeted them almost immediately, her eyes lighting up in recognition. “Why, it’s you two! Come in! I’ve been thinking of ways to thank you.”

Upon entering, they found the elderly couple sitting at the dining table, enjoying their supper.

had dinner yet. Please join

mood.”

accepted gladly. “We were actually feeling a bit hungry, so OK, let’s have dinner

saviors. It’s our pleasure to

they sat down to eat.

and cleanliness, and she worried that he might be uncomfortable with the humble

profusely, “You’ve brought so much relief to us by finding homes for all the stray animals. You’ve fulfilled our wish of many years. Tears welled up in her eyes as she said

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for those animals, and it must be hard to see the neighborhood so empty now.” She handed them a list of all the new owners and their

the stray dogs and cats sought owners in the city, and most of them

back their tears. “You are so kind. Thank you so much.” Seeing their grateful tears, Agnes felt a deep sense of accomplishment.

on Agnes‘ lap. This was one of the two pets that the Fabians had decided to keep, the other being their oldest dog, Max. Agnes advised them, “Now that all the strays have found homes,

promising to move out the next day. Mrs. Fabian said, “Ms.

really owe it to

anything that you need our old couple to help you with, just let us know, and we will