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.

a crisp white shirt that made him look

“What brings

Agnes felt a wave of unexplained anger.

here for you to pick and choose. Quite a showstopping event.”

played at the corner of Jared’s mouth as he lightly pinched Agnes‘

“I am not jealous.”

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

grabbed Agnes‘ hand and headed

stopped in her tracks, “No, I’m

garden and was covered in mud.

turned around, putting on an innocent expression, “See, I’ve been waiting for you to be ready, always accommodating you. You

think?”

as Jared suggested, “How should I compensate you?”

“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

Ryder would

murmured, “The door is locked,