Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 821

Chapter 821

The incessant buzzing from within Agnes purse finally caught Ryder’s attention He frowned, determined not to answer, but the persistent ringing of two back–to–back calls

made him reconsider

Sighing, Ryder opened Agnes purse and retrieved the vibrating phone. The incoming call was from a string of digits that, despite the lack of a saved contact name, Ryder recognized immediately–it was Jared’s number

Agnes hadn’t bothered to save Jared’s contact details. Perhaps she knew it by heart, no need for a label. The phone continued its relentless dance in Ryder’s hand, and after a moments hesitation, he answered

“Where are you? When are you coming back? Jared’s voice was terse on the other end.

There was a pause before Ryder called out, “Uncle, it’s me

on the line, and Ryder could almost picture Jared’s furrowed brow

wait Jared spoke again. “Why do you

and now she’s at my place. You should come pick her

Ryder could feel the cold disapproval emanating from the other side. Finally,

right there

call ended Ryder sat motionless for a long time, his heart clenching in waves of pain. Even if Agnes was inebriated, it wasn’t his place to harbor

arrived quickly, within twenty minutes–half the time it would take to drive from the Tim Group headquarters under normal conditions. It was clear how fast he must have driven, unwilling

the time he opened the door. Jared walked straight to

detached, “Are you asking how

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