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.

revealing a crisp white shirt that made him

asked, “What brings you here?”

a wave of unexplained anger.

eligible single girls of Willowbrook Town are here for you to pick and choose. Quite a showstopping event.” She huffed discontentedly after

Jared’s mouth as he lightly pinched Agnes‘ puffed–up face, “Little one,

denied, “I am not

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

he grabbed Agnes‘ hand and headed

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

retriever in the garden and was covered in mud. She couldn’t possibly appear before

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

think?”

was off, but she asked as Jared suggested, “How should I compensate

Have you missed me?” Agnes was dizzy from the kiss, but she managed to say, “This isn’t right.

worried Ryder would show

continuing to kiss her, Jared murmured, “The door is locked, and the soundproofing is excellent.”