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.

at fault; they

four years ago, and it still

had made

more vulnerable than ever.

impenetrable armor felt shattered, but she couldn’t afford to show any weakness.

day

events, the city saw its first snowfall of the

Jared looked

the Christmas

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branches laden with various gift boxes. Children gathered around the tree, singing and dancing, their joyous laughter echoing in the streets.

almost hear their cheerful voices.

Nocturne, who was sleeping

the boy’s actual

poetic name, reminiscent of

in deep slumber, rarely getting

and sat next to him, gently running his fingers through the boy’s

his son,

the boy’s face

a handsome boy, Jared thought he was the most

unfounded pride and boasting whenever he spoke of his own