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.

there. Recently, Nocturne had been staying with his

asleep. Agnes

the kitchen with Agnes‘

soundly. It felt like a long time since

marveling at how stable and mature

had never inquired about

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

deep in thought, Nocturne’s eyelashes fluttered, and he

awake?” Agnes asked softly.

and sat up slowly. “Mom, when did you get back?”

Agnes

when are you

had spent so little time with Nocturne

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

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

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