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.

a loss

Summer had met Jared, but he didn’t know

later, let’s hang out

Nocturne obeyed, “Alright.”

by Summer’s calmness.

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

seem surprised or curious at all.

all like a four–year–old

voice suddenly came from the doorway.

Nocturne both looked

and stood up unconsciously.

at the door

sudden? And who was he calling just now?

it be this little boy?

up and saw Ryder, he smiled, “Ryder.”

are you doing here?

“Where’s your mom?”

next room.”

was at a

was going on?

so familiar with each

not something

affectionate feeling that comes from knowing someone for