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.

smell of barbecue wafting in the air, a mix of spices creating an intoxicating

in a quiet nook of the food street.

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

This ain’t that

towards the entrance, “Hey boss, two of your signature beef burger meals.

amidst the hustle and bustle.

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

time, taking a small

watched him expectantly, “How is

it tasted

hopeful eyes, he calmly said,

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

like it, we can come more

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

her heart, as it seemed to beat wildly at

divert her attention, Agnes started a new topic, “Um…could you