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. Goodbye.”

smaller and

she watched him go, Agnes felt like the boy she’d poured ten years of her heart into

ten years, they’d had fights and breakups, but Agnes knew that this time, it was the real deal.

cried a river, sobbing alone in the

didn’t know how long she’d been crying

you this heartbroken… Well, it makes a regular guy like me kind of jealous.”

in her eyes as

it, wiped away her tears, and then

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

with doubt. “How do you know you’re

I won’t make you

moment and then

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

already so upset, and he was joking around.

manage to lighten Agnes’s mood.

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

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 wedding. that was simple too. I