Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 16

Agnes felt like she was in a dream, being led out of the lab building by Ryder.

It wasn’t until they were outside that she shapped back to reality, yanking her hand back from his and demanding, “Ryder, what the hell are you doing?”

Agnes was pissed. Not just because Ryder had kissed her, but because she hadn’t pushed him away Immediately when he did. Because in that moment, looking at his face, she had mistaken him for Jared.

What a mindfuck.

Ryder paused, his face still calm as he said, “Sorry.”

Agnes got it instantly, “You used me as a human shield, why me?”

“Because you’re Preston’s daughter, Cecile wouldn’t dare touch you, right?”

Agnes had suspected as much. In this school, she was the one person Cecile wouldn’t dare to cross. Even when she exposed Cecile’s dirty deeds, Cecile hadn’t come after

her.

clenched her fists, and finally spat out, “You’re such a

turned and bolted.

a glance and quickly followed.

missing. But it only contained some clothes, nothing important, so she didn’t bother to look for it. Agnes and Kerri

of this would’ve happened. Elton will hate me if

has nothing to do with you. Besides, Elton and I

“How come? He was so good

to Agnes. On the first day of school, he escorted her and moved all her luggage to the fifth floor. He was constantly showering her with treats and gifts and

friends, a perfect match, and to everyone else, they were

out her keys and opened

Amelia who was a stellar student, and the

preparing to head to the library. She greeted them at the door.

day of school, and you’re already hitting the library. You’re such

responded, “Time’s meant to be used effectively, not wasted Gotta