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

turned

glance and

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

you for help, none of this would’ve happened. Elton will hate me if he finds out you

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

shocked, “How come? He was so good

moved all her luggage

they were childhood friends, a perfect match, and to everyone else, they were the ideal

her keys and

there, one was Amelia who was a stellar

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

said, “Amelia, it’s only the first day of school, and you’re already hitting

meant to be used effectively,