Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 734

Jared was momentarily taken aback by Agnes‘ words. There was some light flickering in his eyes when looking at Agnes, but finally, his gaze turned determined. He lowered his gaze, his focus still on Nocturne.

“I’d rather not, Jared began, “I don’t need a little sweetheart anymore. Having you as my only sweetheart is enough.”

This response wasn’t typical of Jared, leaving Agnes slightly surprised. She thought Jared would be thrilled.

Jared continued, “Agnes, I know giving birth is a tough ordeal. When I think about you alone in a foreign place, risking your life to bring a child into the world, my heart clenches. I can’t bear to imagine the scene, and I don’t want you to go through that again.”

Agnes found herself moved by Jared’s words. That night four years ago was indeed a close call. If Kearney hadn’t arrived in time to rush her to the hospital, she couldn’t imagine what might have happened. She’d always felt like she owed Kearney her life.

“Moreover, Jared went on, “Nocturne’s illness. I’m determined to cure him. He’s exceptionally talented, but he can’t see the sunrise or the stars. It’s such

a shame.”

worry for her. She yearned for Nocturne to live like any other child,

Agnes reassured, ‘Nocturne will get better.

up

wasn’t her first time visiting since returning home. But her previous visits had been secretive

there

once belonged to both of them, and she

Manor was unchanged, its decor identical to

leaving a light

fridge was surprisingly full of fresh fruits and

their time living together because she would often crave a late–night spack, like scrambled

left, and despite Jared’s infrequent visits to Maplewood Manor, he’d always stop by the grocery store to fill the fridge with

took Nocturne to the children’s room. This room was reserved for a child when Jared first