Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 827

Ryder strolled over, a lazy smile playing on his lips. “No sweat, Agnes. It’s not like it’s the first time I’ve seen you tipsy

At his words, Agnes could feel her cheeks burning with embarrassment

Silence hung between them, thick and uneasy, and Agnes found herself at a loss for words Despite the discomfort. Ryder remained steadfastly by her side

Feeling the need to break the silence, Agnes grasped at the first topic that came to mind. “You walked away from med school to take over the family business. Are you happier now?”

Ryder leaned against the balcony’s glass door, arms crossed, his stance giving off an air of nonchalance

“I’m not happy. Agnes. Not at all he admitted without flinching

better of her “Then why do it?

shares in the Tim Group if it didn’t bring joy? These were the puzzles

on her face, intense and searching “For years, I’ve been wondering, Agnes. Why did you fall for my uncle? Why choose kim first, and then again? We spent so much time together in Manhattan, as much as you did with him, yet you never really opened curious what it was about his life that drew you in. I wanted to

felt the weight of his life decisions on her

Agnes directed her gaze downwards, finding sudden interest in the floor beneath her, unable to bear the intensity of Ryder’s gaze “You didn’t have to give up your dreams for my sake, Ryder It’s not worth it,” she

chuckled, a sound that seemed to hold a touch of melancholy. “You seem to have forgotten that

aback, memories

was at the Whitfield Manor, in the garden where they had talked about dreams. Ryder had been uncertain whether to return to the Thomas family, which

against it – everyone but Agnes, who had encouraged him wholeheartedly.

passed since then, in the blink

much had happened, time blurring the details.