Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 731

Jared grasped Agnes‘ hand, “Don’t worry about Tim and my sister, Agnes. Once I’ve sorted things out, I’ll take you back home. I don’t want you to suffer any more setbacks”

Jared thought back to the last time Agnes visited the Whitfield family, to the moment when Tim pointed to the door and told Agnes to leave, and his heart ached at the memory.

Agnes knew what was on Jared’s mind.

“I’ll face what I need to face, Jared Agnes said. “Take me back home. Don’t worry about the rest.”

Jared squeezed Agnes hand. “New Year’s Day is coming soon. Let’s go back together”

Agnes nodded.

They had almost finished dealing with things in the Capital. After saying goodbye to Phenix, Agnes and Jared returned to Willowbrook Town.

This time, it felt different from the past.

Recently, Nocturne had been staying with his great–grandmother under the care

arrived, Nocturne was still asleep. Agnes

was in the kitchen with Agnes‘ grandmother, preparing dinner

felt like a long time since Agnes had last

hair, marveling at how stable and mature he was for his age.

he had never inquired about his father.

continued to call him Mr. Jared. It was

While Agnes was deep in thought, Nocturne’s eyelashes fluttered, and he slowly

awake?” Agnes asked softly.

sat up slowly. “Mom,

now,” Agnes replied.

are you

so little

I’m here to stay. Agnes said,

“It’s okay, mom. I’m fine on my own. I enjoyed staying with great–grandma and digging

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