Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 822

“Rebellion” A frosty smile made its way across Ryder’s face. So what is rebellion? I had feelings for Agnes before you did. I stepped back once, took a hit for your sake, but Uncle, what about you? The pain you’ve put her through these past four years has only reinforced my resolve to take her away from you. I may be a step behind again, but this time, I’m not backing down I’m going to fight for what I want, and I’m ready to pay any price. You better brace yourself because I will stop at nothing, and I won’t go easy on you.”

Ryder’s words were icy and deliberate, but Jared could see he meant every single one

“You ve lost your mind Jared had no interest in a drawn–out conversation with Ryder He went straight over and scooped Agnes into his arms.

She let out a faint hum And then, finding a comfortable spot in Jared’s embrace, she drifted off to a deep sleep

Jared made a move to exit, but just as he got to the doorway, he abruptly came to a halt Cradling Agnes in his arms, and without turning around, he warned over his shoulder “Don’t test my limits Remember, you learned all your tricks from me.”

With that Jared carned Agnes away

He secured her in the car, a surge of anger burning within him as he saw her unconscious state

Agnes stirred slightly

out with a drowsy gaze “Where are we?”

done today?” Jared’s voice was laced with barely contained

like a child. Agnes struggled to recollect and then suddenly laughed.

that much, Jared

that alcohol is the world’s greatest gift,” Agnes said. “Drinking it

on your own? Don’t you know your limits?

at the icy source

fingers tightened on the

call him a nuisance

breaking free, but then, Agnes suddenly exclaimed with delight. “Honey, what are

of cold water, extinguishing all the