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.

off his coat, revealing a crisp white shirt

asked, “What brings you

a wave

here for your matchmaking banquet. All the eligible single girls of Willowbrook Town are here for you to pick and

smirk played at the corner of Jared’s mouth as he lightly pinched Agnes‘ puffed–up face, “Little

denied, “I am not

come downstairs with me 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 arrange these chaotic matchmaking events for me

Agnes‘ hand and headed for the

felt scared, and she stopped in her tracks, “No, I’m not ready

was covered in mud. She

an innocent expression, “See, I’ve been waiting for you to be

think?”

something was off, but she asked as Jared suggested,

pinning her against the enormous window behind 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

worried Ryder

Jared murmured, “The door is locked, and the