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.

fault; they just

the case four years ago, and it still

comprehend why Jared had made her this

left her feeling more vulnerable than ever.

she couldn’t afford to

day was

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

Tim Tower, Jared looked out at the snow–covered

weather, the Christmas spirit

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its branches laden with various gift boxes. Children gathered around the tree, singing

could almost hear their cheerful voices.

who was

had Jared learned that the boy’s actual name was

name, reminiscent of a midsummer night.

in deep slumber, rarely getting the chance to gaze at the starry

sat next to him, gently running his fingers through

was his son, Jared’s

looking at the boy’s face

a handsome boy, Jared thought he

boasting whenever he spoke of his own