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.

and sounds, the smell of barbecue wafting in the air, a mix of spices creating

“Burger Barn” in a quiet

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

ain’t that type of place.”

boss, two

called back amidst the hustle and

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

taking a small bite of his

watched him expectantly, “How is it? Good,

it tasted pretty

he calmly said, “It’s

smugness flashing in them. “You fancy folks who are used to

you like it, we can come

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

something wrong with her heart, as

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