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.

also there. Recently, Nocturne had been staying with his great–grandmother

arrived, Nocturne was still asleep. Agnes watched him quietly

in the kitchen

felt like a long time since Agnes

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

he had never inquired about

call him Mr. Jared. It was this maturity that made Agnes

father? While Agnes was deep in thought, Nocturne’s eyelashes fluttered,

you awake?” Agnes asked softly.

rubbed his eyes and sat up slowly. “Mom, when did

now,” Agnes replied.

when are

felt guilty She had spent so little time with Nocturne

Noc. I’m here to stay. Agnes said,

fine on my own. I enjoyed staying with great–grandma and digging for potatoes. It was

his daily life usually revolved around books and electronic devices. This was a welcome change, a taste of true