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 happy.

figure growing smaller and smaller

go, Agnes felt like the boy she’d poured ten years

fights and breakups, but Agnes knew that this time, it was the real deal.

sobbing alone in the darkness of the

didn’t know how long she’d been crying until she heard Jared’s voice.

Well, it makes a regular guy like me kind of jealous.”

her eyes as

tears,

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

with doubt. “How

you cry,” Jared

for a moment and then added, “Unless we’re in

guard. When she realized what he’d said,

so upset, and

joke did manage

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

Agnes had fully calmed 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 the