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.

was a riot of lights and sounds, the smell of barbecue wafting in the

Agnes found “Burger Barn” in

seat, Jared asked her

ain’t

entrance, “Hey boss, two of

boss called back amidst the

big bite, letting out a satisfied sigh. “This is the best burger I’ve ever had. Every bite is full

took his time, taking a small bite of his burger.

watched him expectantly, “How is it? Good,

tasted pretty average.

hopeful eyes, he calmly said, “It’s not bad.“.

of smugness flashing in them. “You fancy folks who are used to high–end

it, we can come

looked up, getting lost in Jared’s deep gaze. His voice was gentle. His casual

there must be something wrong with her heart, as it seemed to

attention, Agnes started a new topic, “Um…could you do me