Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 741

Tim continued, “Ryder’s back home too, you might want to see his reaction when he finds out Jared and Agnes are remarried. Ryder’s a man of few words, but he’s got depths you can’t fathom. He’s got the same stubborn streak as Jared. Do you think he’ll just walk away? Are you willing to watch these brothers tear each other apart over a woman?”

Tims words were stark, but they rang true to Alyssa. It was the harsh reality, and it was her greatest worry.

Ryder was not one to back down. He had kept his relationship with Agnes and her child hidden so well over the years, and he had even dedicated his entire career to saving the child. His affection for Agnes was clear as day in his eyes.

Alyssa dreaded to think what his reaction would be upon seeing Jared and Agnes together now.

Tim added, “It hurts either way If Jared’s happy, Ryder’s hurt. And if Ryder’s happy, Jared’s hurt. Might as well let them both bear the pain.”

When Agnes entered, she was calm. She had felt nervbus on the way over, but now, it was as if she had already walked into the gallows.

She was at peace

Nocturne, she saw Alyssa standing on the second–floor landing, watching her quietly. Her expression was complex, a surface of apathy while a storm

Agnes called

last time she was home, Agnes had looked at her with cold, complex emotions. But now, it was

her

be honest, it had been four years since she had heard her

since they had come clean with each other four

her name now took her aback.

of emotions, “You’re back.”

was cool, as if she was about to turn and leave.

stopped her, “Alyssa, there’s something I need to tell you today.”

turned to look at Agnes,

to