Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 643

Agnes had grown accustomed to holding back her tears.

But the sight of the bowl of noodle soup in front of her, stirred something deep within her.

She crumbled.

Agnes let her tears flow freely, then she started to eat it.

They were her favorite, chicken noodle soup.

A taste she hadn’t indulged in four years, yet hadn’t changed a bit.

Agnes often joked that Jared was a chef masquerading as a CEO.

He was a natural talent, excelling in everything he did, even in the kitchen.

Agnes managed to finish the whole bowl of noodle soup.

Her stomach felt warm and oddly comforting, despite the pain that still lingered in her heart. The most innocent in all of this was Jared, and Agnes knew she had hurt him deeply.

His transformation into a spiteful, womanizing man was likely the result of his broken heart. But life had a cruel sense of humor.

was at fault; they just couldn’t be together.

ago, and it

had made

her feeling more vulnerable

armor felt shattered, but she couldn’t afford to show

next day was Christmas.

events, the city saw its first snowfall

Tower, Jared looked out

cold weather, the Christmas spirit was

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a gigantic Christmas tree, its branches laden with various gift boxes. Children gathered around the

hear their cheerful

fell on Nocturne, who was sleeping on

Jared learned that the boy’s actual name was Nocturne

of a

slumber,

gently running his

was his son,

boy’s face filled

Jared thought he was the most beautiful

pride and boasting whenever he spoke of his