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.

street was a riot of lights and sounds, the smell of barbecue wafting in the air, a mix of spices creating an

Barn” in a quiet

a seat, Jared asked

“What menu? This ain’t that type of place.”

entrance, “Hey boss, two of

called back amidst the hustle and bustle.

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 full of juicy beef and

a small

him expectantly, “How is it? Good,

tasted pretty average.

eyes, he calmly said, “It’s

folks who are used to high–end

you like it, we can come

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

be something wrong with her heart, as it seemed to beat wildly at the

Agnes started a new topic,