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

the case four years ago, and

why Jared had made her this bowl

feeling more vulnerable than ever.

impenetrable armor felt shattered, but she couldn’t afford

next day was Christmas.

fitting turn of events, the city saw its first snowfall of the year.

his office in the Tim Tower, Jared looked out

weather, the Christmas spirit

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Christmas tree, its branches laden with various gift boxes. Children

almost hear their

gaze then fell on Nocturne, who was sleeping on the

the boy’s actual name was Nocturne Pritchard.

reminiscent of

the boy spent most of his nights in deep slumber, rarely getting the chance to gaze at

walked over and sat next to him, gently running his fingers through the

his son, Jared’s

face filled Jared’s heart with

such a handsome boy, Jared thought he was the most

finally understood Brayden’s unfounded pride and boasting whenever he spoke of his own