Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 25

Agnes froze, thinking she must have been dreaming.

Jared spotted Agnes and he was taken aback too.

In surprise, Agnes questioned, “What are you doing here?”

Jared composed himself, strolled in leisurely and closed the door. He nonchalantly responded, “This is my room.”

Only then did Agnes realize, Ryder had brought her to Jared’s room for cover.

Seeing Jared approach, Agnes felt a sudden surge of nervousness.

his coat, revealing a crisp white shirt

brings

some reason, Agnes felt a wave of unexplained anger.

of Willowbrook Town are here for you to pick and choose. Quite a showstopping

as he lightly pinched Agnes‘ puffed–up face, “Little one, are

am not jealous.”

now and I’ll formally introduce you to my father and sister. Your father is also here, we can tell them we’re married, and you are my wife. That way, they won’t

he grabbed Agnes‘ hand and headed for the door.

her tracks, “No, I’m not ready yet. And this

today. She had just climbed over the wall, wrestled with a golden retriever in the garden and was covered in mud. She couldn’t possibly appear before the Whitfield

been waiting for you to be ready, always accommodating you. You should

think?”

she asked as Jared suggested, “How should I compensate

her, and planted a passionate kiss, “We haven’t seen each other in three days. Have you missed me?” Agnes was dizzy from the kiss, but she managed to say, “This isn’t right. What if someone

worried Ryder would

to kiss her, Jared murmured, “The door is locked, and the