Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 31

This was the first time Agnes had seen Jared in casual wear. He was always prim and proper as if he lived in a bubble.

But now, dressed in a casual hoodie with a cartoon pattern, it felt like he was a different person. Just a piece of clothing made him seem a lot more approachable like he wasn’t always on a pedestal.

Seeing Agnes staring at him, Jared asked, “What, isn’t it pretty?”

Agnes quickly replied, “It suits you well. It makes you look a lot younger.”

“You’re saying I looked old before?”

This guy always picking a fight!

“Do you still want to eat the burger?” retorted Agnes.

Before he could reply, Agnes was already off, nimble as a deer, making her way into the bustling food street.

smell of barbecue wafting

in a quiet nook of the food street.

asked her curiously, “Where’s the

chuckled, “What menu? This ain’t that type

boss, two

back amidst the hustle

burgers arrived quickly, and Agnes, famished, took a big bite, letting out a satisfied sigh. “This is the best burger I’ve ever had. Every bite is

taking a small bite

“How

it tasted pretty average.

he calmly said, “It’s

fancy folks who are used to high–end

replied, “If you like it, we

in Jared’s deep gaze. His voice was gentle. His casual words made her heart

must be something wrong with her heart, as it seemed to beat wildly at the smallest things.

a new topic, “Um…could you do me a