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.

tried to leave, but Bella kept

playful, like

although always wore a faint smile, was reserved and aloof.

his brows at a girl for the first time.

it were anyone else, Kearney

descent, he couldn’t risk offending her.

was stuck for the time

turned to the buffet for some

a pastry and took

break, a few men

declined them

wanted to find a quiet place

door leading to a

guests were strolling around with champagne flutes in

decided to

high heels were

steps, Agnes felt her ankles ache.

decided to sit on

to blisters,”

knowing that it

only cause blisters because they’re new. If you wear them

what Jared meant.

wasn’t talking about shoes, but her presence