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 incredibly

asked, “What brings

felt a wave of unexplained

here for

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

“I am not jealous.”

this, 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

grabbed Agnes‘ hand and

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

the garden and was covered

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

think?”

she asked as Jared suggested,

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

Ryder would show up.

murmured, “The door is