Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 830

Jared knew that Brayden had been on edge lately, like a walking thundercloud, but he couldn’t pin down exactly why.

The moment Kerri’s name was brought up, he’d hang up the phone.

After Jared ended the call, Agnes suggested to Kerri, “Why don’t you come over tonight? Brayden’s bringing Sprague along. It’ll be a good chance for you two to hash things out.”

Kerri nodded, determination etched on her face. “I’d do anything to see Sprague. Whatever price I have to pay, even if Brayden wants to give me hell, I don’t care”

Seeing Kerri like this, Agnes felt a pang of sadness

They used to be so happy – a happiness that made Agnes deeply envious. Why did such beautiful love stories always seem to end up so wounded?

In the afternoon, Kerri followed Agnes home. Their houses were close by.

With Kerri’s nerves stretched tight, Agnes suggested she take a nap in the guest room.

Later in the day. Agnes began preparing dinner.

she decided on an

and, to Agnes, nothing beat the communal vibe of sharing

back surprisingly early.

kitchen, he wrapped his arms around her waist from behind and planted a

a potluck tonight. I’ve been

broth to Jared. He took

“Not good? I’ve been tending to it for two hours,

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late nights, Agnes, who often finished work earlier, had been trying her hand at making soups, sometimes bringing them to his

ambrosia? Babe, did you use magic

his arms jokingly, he added, “I feel rejuvenated! How about

him playfully in the chest. “Can

apron around his waist, grinned. “Leave the rest to me.

Jared to the rescue. Just what I wanted