Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 830

Jared knew that Brayden had been on edge lately, like a walking thundercloud, but he couldn’t pin down exactly why.

The moment Kerri’s name was brought up, he’d hang up the phone.

After Jared ended the call, Agnes suggested to Kerri, “Why don’t you come over tonight? Brayden’s bringing Sprague along. It’ll be a good chance for you two to hash things out.”

Kerri nodded, determination etched on her face. “I’d do anything to see Sprague. Whatever price I have to pay, even if Brayden wants to give me hell, I don’t care”

Seeing Kerri like this, Agnes felt a pang of sadness

They used to be so happy – a happiness that made Agnes deeply envious. Why did such beautiful love stories always seem to end up so wounded?

In the afternoon, Kerri followed Agnes home. Their houses were close by.

With Kerri’s nerves stretched tight, Agnes suggested she take a nap in the guest room.

Later in the day. Agnes began preparing dinner.

exactly a master chef, she decided on an easy

and, to Agnes, nothing beat the communal vibe of sharing a meal around a bubbling

got back surprisingly

wrapped his arms around her waist from behind and planted

a smile, “Thought we’d have a potluck tonight. I’ve been slow–cooking some chicken broth. Here, give it a

broth to Jared. He took a sip, then playfully

fell a little. “Not good? I’ve been tending to it for two hours, thought

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nights, Agnes, who often finished work earlier, had been trying her hand at making soups,

exaggerated amazement. “What is this, ambrosia? Babe, did you use magic water or something? It’s

he added, “I feel rejuvenated! How about we test this new strength later tonight?”

punched him playfully in the chest. “Can you ever

bear apron around his waist, grinned. “Leave the

to the rescue. Just what I wanted

that, she left the kitchen.

noticed Kerri standing at the doorway, looking like she had just woken up from her