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.

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

“Burger Barn” in a quiet nook

Jared asked her curiously,

ain’t

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

called back amidst the

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

took his time, taking a

“How is it?

tasted pretty average.

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

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

“If you like it, we

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

as it seemed to beat wildly at the

Agnes started a new topic, “Um…could you do me a favour?”