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

turned and bolted.

Ryder a glance

missing. But it only contained some clothes, nothing important, so she didn’t

happened. Elton will hate me if he finds out you got kissed because of this.” They had reached the door of the dorm.

do with you.

come? He was so good

he escorted her and moved all her luggage to the fifth floor. He was constantly showering her with treats and gifts and the

everyone else, they were the ideal ‘couple. Why would they just break up?

took out her keys and opened

Amelia who was a stellar student, and the

to the library. She greeted them at

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

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