Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 708

The girl was taken aback for a moment.

Then she straightened up.

She offered a “Thank you” in her broken English.

Her eyes never left Kearney’s face, her interest was apparent and intense.

The maids and servants following her caught up, their worry for her evident on their faces.

Agnes pondered for a moment.

She had a hunch about the girl’s identity.

She was probably Bella, Count Alexandra’s only daughter.

They were all here for Bella’s coming–of–age soiree.

The maids were trying to talk to Bella, but her attention was on Kearney.

She was speaking to him in her broken English.

Kearney remained his usual gentle, humble self.

to leave, but

playful,

a faint smile,

brows

were anyone else, Kearney would have excused himself. 1

Bella was of noble descent, he

tell that Kearney was

to the buffet for some food.

a pastry and

few men approached

course, she declined them

a quiet place before the party

spotted a glass door leading to a

around with champagne flutes in hand.

to step outside.

heels were causing

Agnes

sit on the marble steps.

fit only leads to blisters,” came a cold voice from behind Agnes.

knowing that it was Jared.

up, turned around and smiled, “Shoes only cause blisters because they’re new. If you wear them often, they’ll fit

what Jared meant.

but her presence in