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

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

a seat, Jared asked her curiously, “Where’s the menu?”

This ain’t that

towards the entrance, “Hey boss, two of your signature

amidst

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

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

watched him expectantly, “How

it tasted pretty average.

bright, hopeful eyes, he

them. “You fancy folks who are used to high–end food, you’ll

it, we can

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

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

her attention, Agnes started a new