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.

tears, Elton responded, “Agnes, you deserve

growing smaller and

boy she’d poured ten years of her heart into was

breakups, but Agnes knew that

cried a river, sobbing alone in the darkness of the night.

how long she’d been crying

Well, it makes a regular guy

in her eyes as Jared handed her

her tears, and then looked down

know you two had something special, 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 that’s where I come

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

make you cry,”

paused for a moment and then added, “Unless

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

was already so upset, and he was joking around.

Jared’s joke did manage

growing up. Just like when her mom passed away. Just

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