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.

“Agnes, you

away, his figure growing smaller and smaller

felt like the boy she’d poured ten years of her heart

they’d had fights and breakups, but Agnes knew that this time, it was the

alone in the

how long she’d been crying until she

Well, it makes a regular guy

tears in her eyes as Jared handed her a handkerchief.

took it, wiped away her tears, and then looked down

breakups are part of growing up. You met the right guy at the wrong time. It’s

filled with doubt. “How do

I won’t make you cry,” Jared

and then added, “Unless we’re in bed.”

what he’d said, her face turned red, and she tried to hit him.

already so upset, and he was

did manage

mom passed away. Just like when Elton disappeared from her life. She still had to

down, she asked, “How did you find out about Jenny’s secret and get that voice recording to play at the wedding?” Jared responded, “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 really exist; I had it made based on Patrick’s description. As for playing it at