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.

sounds, the smell of barbecue wafting in the air,

a beat, Agnes found “Burger Barn” in a quiet

a seat, Jared asked her

ain’t that

she hollered towards the entrance, “Hey boss, two of

back amidst the hustle and

is the best burger I’ve ever had. Every bite is full of juicy beef and

a small

“How is it? Good,

it tasted pretty

eyes, he calmly said, “It’s not

up, a hint of smugness flashing in them. “You fancy folks who are

replied, “If you like it, we

getting lost in Jared’s deep gaze. His voice

something wrong with her heart, as it seemed to beat

started a new topic, “Um…could