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 just couldn’t be

was the case four years ago,

why Jared had made her

left her feeling more vulnerable than ever.

once impenetrable armor felt shattered, but she couldn’t afford

day

the city saw its first snowfall of the year.

office in the Tim Tower, Jared looked out at the snow–covered

the cold weather, the Christmas spirit was alive

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company stood the massive Pearl Tower, adorned with a gigantic Christmas tree, its branches laden with various gift boxes. Children gathered around the tree, singing and dancing, their

almost hear

then fell on Nocturne, who was sleeping on

today had Jared learned that the

reminiscent of

deep slumber, rarely getting the chance to gaze at the

him, gently running his

his son,

face filled

he was the most beautiful child in the world.

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