Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 709

Jared snorted, “What, afraid I’ll catch wind of your affair, Agnes? You’re supposed to be Ryder’s fiancée, aren’t you? How did you become Mr. Kearney’s sweetheart?” Jared had arrived with the full intention of having a calm, rational conversation with Agnes.

After all, he knew things might not be as they seemed.

Just like with him and Valeria, there were extenuating circumstances.

Perhaps Agnes was merely Kearney’s date for the evening.

But every time he stood before Agnes, seeing her look of disdain and coldness, Jared couldn’t help but prod her.

As expected, Agnes‘ expression shifted.

Agnes replied, “Mr. Whitfield, I don’t think you’re in a position to question me.

Jared’s face soured,

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But Agnes had already turned away, “The moon is beautiful tonight, Jared. You asked me to think about something a few days ago, and I’ve made my decision.” Agnes turned to look at Jared.

found himself

heart felt like

was incredibly

had a bad

a hunch that Agnes was about

to stop her

rooted in place, his face devoid of any emotion, as

at him, Agnes turned her gaze to the shimmering water of the pool, “Jared, we can’t go back to the way things were, and I don’t want to We can be regular friends, and co–parents to Nocturne. Nocturne and I will live in Manhattan, but I won’t stop you from visiting him. Of course, if you prefer, we can be strangers, just

this, Agnes felt a sense of relief.

had been bothering her, like a maze that had trapped

desperately needed an exit.

the unknown was

find an exit, she would create one herself, not knowing if

decision was made, there

“Friend or stranger, the

look

aura, she could sense that he

awkward silence

natural ability to stifle others with his aura.