Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 747

If Agnes owed anyone anything in her life, it was probably Ryder. Because she could never reciprocate everything Ryder had done for her.

Agnes started, “Ryder, have you ever noticed that you’re always comparing yourself to your uncle? You have a mental scale for wins and losses. You say you don’t care about them, but in reality, you care more than anyone. Isn’t your persistence with me just a way to compensate for what you’ve lost? Ryder, have you ever asked yourself if you love me because I’m your uncle’s woman, or because you genuinely like me?”

Ryder seemed to freeze for a moment, then he suddenly chuckled, “Agnes, I never thought you’d think like this. Are you just trying to make excuses to ease your conscience?”

Agnes apologized, “I’m sorry, Ryder”

“Forget it, I’ve heard enough apologies. You’ve never truly understood me.” Ryder turned around and added, “No, you’ve never really wanted to understand me. With that, Ryder left.

Agnes stood on the balcony of the Whitfield Manor for a long time. Watching Ryder drive away, her heart ached. This was a predictable outcome. Her words were intentional. The only way to extinguish Ryder’s hope was to disappoint him, deny and trample on his feelings. But Agnes couldn’t bring

to be ruthless

Ryder

years, she wouldn’t have regained her confidence and become who she

over and draped a coat over Agnes. That’s

didn’t come out to

Agnes and

whole night talking with him in his room. When they were

gift from abroad, but Agnes could tell from the

in thought. Jared held her hand, “I know what you’re thinking. I believe Ryder will understand one day. I can give him anything, but I can’t give him my

smiled, “I’m not

over. Startled, Agnes

solemnly said,

this? Besides, I haven’t decided whether to go back to Manhattan yet.”

can’t wait any longer. I feel uneasy until you agree These past days have felt like a dream, and I fear that one day you’ll