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;

was the case four years ago, and it still held true.

why Jared had made her this bowl

feeling more vulnerable than ever.

she couldn’t afford to show any

day was

the city saw its first

Jared looked out at the snow–covered

the Christmas spirit was alive and

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branches laden with various gift boxes.

could almost hear their cheerful voices.

who

today had Jared learned that the boy’s actual name was Nocturne Pritchard.

reminiscent of a

the boy spent most of his nights in deep slumber, rarely getting

walked over and sat next to him, gently running his fingers through the boy’s soft hair.

his son, Jared’s

face filled

Jared thought he was the most beautiful child in the world.

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