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.

responded, “Agnes, you deserve

growing smaller and smaller in the distance.

she’d poured ten years of

but Agnes knew that this time,

cried a river, sobbing alone in the darkness of

been crying until she heard Jared’s voice.

makes a regular guy like me

in her eyes as Jared

wiped away her tears,

“But breakups are part of growing up. You met the right guy at the wrong

with doubt. “How do you know you’re the

I won’t make you cry,”

and then added,

off guard. When she realized what he’d said, her face turned red, and she

was already so upset, and he was joking

Jared’s joke did manage to lighten

part of growing up. Just like when her mom passed away. Just like when Elton

that Elton would be more valuable to her than framing you. I just followed that lead and found the answer. The recording didn’t really exist; I had it made based on Patrick’s description. As for playing it at the