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.

Agnes grandmother, and Nocturne was also there. Recently, Nocturne had been staying with his great–grandmother under the care of a dedicated

still asleep. Agnes

kitchen with Agnes‘ grandmother, preparing dinner

felt like a long time

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

had never inquired about his

that Jared was his father, Nocturne, considering her feelings, continued to call him Mr. Jared. It was this maturity that made Agnes

was deep in thought,

you awake?” Agnes asked softly.

slowly. “Mom, when did you get

now,” Agnes

when are you

had spent so little time with

more leaving. Noc. I’m here to stay. Agnes said, stroking his

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

usually revolved around books and electronic devices. This was a welcome change, a