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.

and finally spat out, “You’re such

she turned and

a glance

of the road, was now missing. But it only contained some clothes, nothing important, so

“Agnes, I’m so sorry. If I hadn’t come to you for help, none of this would’ve happened. Elton will hate me if he finds out you got kissed because of this.” They had reached the door of the

do with

come? He was

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

and to everyone else, they were the ideal ‘couple. Why would they

her keys and

one was Amelia who was a

was preparing to head to the library.

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

meant to be used effectively, not wasted