Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 58

Agnes had always believed that she was in love with Elton.

They were old pals, with a deep connection spanning a decade.

But at this moment, Agnes couldn’t bring herself to say it. After a beat of silence, she said, “I’m not sure…”

Something seemed to die in Elton’s eyes. “Is it because of Jared?”

Agnes admitted, “Yes, Elton. We can’t go back to how things were. You should forget about me and start anew”

Ellon turned his back on her.

Agnes watched as his shoulders shook slightly and his fists clenched.

Agnes felt like her heart was being ripped out, and tears began to slide down her cheeks.

I’m sorry, Elton,” Agnes said.

back tears, Elton responded, “Agnes, you deserve to be

away, his figure growing smaller and

boy she’d poured ten years of

breakups, but Agnes knew that this

in the

been crying until she

it makes a regular guy

eyes as

it, wiped away her tears, and

Jared said. “But breakups are part of growing up. You met the right guy at the wrong time. It’s a mistake that needs fixing. And

stopped crying; her eyes were filled with doubt. “How do you know

you

a moment and then added, “Unless

realized what he’d said, her face turned red,

upset, and he was

manage

part of growing up. Just like when her mom passed away. Just like when Elton disappeared from her life. She

“That was easy. If she was really pregnant, she should’ve known that Elton would be more valuable to her than framing you. I just followed that lead and found the answer. The recording didn’t