Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 627

Then, she turned her head and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

Nocturne slowly sat up and rubbed his eyes. “Where am I? Who are you?”

Despite his cool demeanor, Nocturne was prone to bouts of sleepiness. When he was in Manhattan, Agnes would always take him around.

So, he was used to waking up and falling asleep in different places.

“My name’s Alyssa, and this is my house,” Alyssa was at a loss on how to explain her relationship with Summer.

Nocturne’s voice was polite, “Hello, why am I here?”

Alyssa took Nocturne’s hand, “You fell asleep. Your mom and dad are in the next room. They’ll be here in a bit.”

Nocturne looked surprised, “Dad?”

Alyssa, sensing Summer’s confusion, asked, “Didn’t Agnes ever tell you who your dad is?”

“I don’t have a dad, Nocturne said calmly.

“How could you not have a dad? Your dad is Jared, he’s just next door.”

“Mr. Whitfield?” Nocturne looked puzzled.

was at a loss

see that Summer had met Jared, but he

will explain it to you later, let’s hang out for

Nocturne obeyed, “Alright.”

surprised by Summer’s calmness.

slightly surprised when he found out who his father was, and

surprised or curious at all.

quietly, not at all like a four–year–old kid.

a deep voice suddenly came from the doorway.

both

surprised and stood up unconsciously.

door

Ryder back all of a sudden? And

this little boy?

looked up and saw Ryder, he smiled,

him, “What are you doing here? Are you looking

“Where’s your mom?”

next room.”

aback and was at a loss for words.

was going

were they so familiar with each

familiarity was not something that had developed over a day

that comes from