Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 69

Agnes bolted out of the Century Building and headed back to school. She holed up in the library till late, since she was free in the afternoon.

Jared shot her a text: “When are you coming home?”

Agnes stared at her phone for a moment but didn’t respond.

Soon, Jared called, his voice deep and resonant from the other end: “Got class tonight?”

Agnes answered, “I’ve got a journalism project on my plate, so I’m a bit swamped.”

“When will you be done?”

“I’m not sure, you should hit the sack; don’t wait up for me.”

she could think about the whole day. It’s been a while since they last saw each other, and Agnes missed him. But when she recalled Jared’s cozy moment

tried to explain, but Agnes was not satisfied with his explanation, and she realized she barely knew Jared. Their marriage was initially a farce, but Agnes found herself

she was too tired, she

during the day to change and shower, then crash at the library at night, all to avoid bumping

a chicken, but she really didn’t know how to face Jared. On the fourth day. Jared

day at noon, Agnes came home as usual, and finding the coast clear, she dashed for the shower.

realized she had forgotten to bring a change of clothes. This wasn’t the first time, but the house was empty and the bedroom curtains were drawn tight. She shrugged it off and walked out naked, planning to fetch her pajamas from the

she stepped out of the

the couch, his gaze fixed on the bathroom. He was also stunned when he saw Agnes walk out

darted back

Then, silence.

like it was about to

mirror, her body as red as a