Heartstrings On Fire

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Chapter 821

The incessant buzzing from within Agnes purse finally caught Ryder’s attention He frowned, determined not to answer, but the persistent ringing of two back–to–back calls

made him reconsider

Sighing, Ryder opened Agnes purse and retrieved the vibrating phone. The incoming call was from a string of digits that, despite the lack of a saved contact name, Ryder recognized immediately–it was Jared’s number

Agnes hadn’t bothered to save Jared’s contact details. Perhaps she knew it by heart, no need for a label. The phone continued its relentless dance in Ryder’s hand, and after a moments hesitation, he answered

“Where are you? When are you coming back? Jared’s voice was terse on the other end.

There was a pause before Ryder called out, “Uncle, it’s me

fell on the line, and Ryder could almost picture Jared’s furrowed

Jared spoke again. “Why do you have Agnes phone? Where is

and now she’s at my place. You should come

could feel the cold disapproval

right there

the call ended Ryder sat motionless for a long time, his heart clenching in waves of pain. Even if Agnes was inebriated, it wasn’t his place to harbor

under normal conditions. It was clear how fast he must have driven, unwilling to waste a single second with Agnes

the door. Jared walked straight to the couch where Agnes lay, checked her forehead to ensure she was alright, then turned to question Ryder

detached, “Are you asking how she got drunk,

“I want to know both”

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