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.

took off his coat, revealing a crisp white

asked, “What brings you

Agnes felt a wave of unexplained

for your matchmaking banquet. All the eligible single girls of Willowbrook Town are here

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

am

I’ll formally introduce you to my father and sister. Your father

he grabbed Agnes‘ hand and headed for

her tracks, “No, I’m not ready yet. And this isn’t the right occasion.”

and was covered

you to be ready, always accommodating you. You

think?”

something was off, but she asked as Jared suggested, “How should I compensate you?”

other in three days. Have you missed me?” Agnes was dizzy from the kiss, but she managed to

was worried Ryder would

murmured, “The door is locked,