Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 777

Jared smiled. “I’m just a businessman, not in the charity game. But I can’t just sit back and do nothing when it’s concerning you. I do these good deeds. for you, not because I’m inherently kind.”

Agnes leaned in and kissed Jared’s lips. “Mr. Whitfield, could you please do more of these good deeds for my sake?”

Jared rubbed the spot Agnes had kissed, then replied, “Sure, but I expect something in return.”

“What is it?” Agnes asked innocently.

With a mischievous glint in his eye, Jared said, “You’ll find out tonight.”

But the reward Jared was expecting didn’t come that night. Late into the evening, Agnes was tied up in her study, working on the article. She detailed the story of the Fabians, including their deep connection with stray animals.

By the time Agnes finished, it was two in the morning,

article directly on the online version of the local news. After sending it out, she

over to the bed, slid under the covers and lay

pulled her close, holding her in his

and asked, “You’re still

with sleep. “I haven’t received my reward yet. I can’t

He was barely able

in and kissed Jared on his lips. “That’s a down payment. You’ll get the rest

have to keep paying for

sleep, Agnes

up to Jared, and they both

up and picked up her phone, she found that her article from the night before

had been many reports on

stuck on that of stubborn squatters and extreme activists.

article and a few photos completely changed people’s perception of them.

were taken

to admit they were of