Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 72

Agnes was completely flabbergasted. Her mind went blank for a moment, then it hit her.

She never quite understood why a guy like Jared would marry her. They didn’t know each other, and it was just a drunken encourfter that brought them together.

That morning, Agnes woke up in utter panic. Jared, however, casually asked, “Are you of age?”

She nodded.

“We’ll meet in front of city hall this afternoon,” said Jared.

And just like that, Agnes and Jared became husband and wife.

At that time, Agnes was utterly disappointed in love because of Elton and Jenny. She had also lost her virginity. She didn’t care who she married and didn’t realize then that the man she married was a big shot. But for Jared, Agnes couldn’t understand why he chose to marry her instead of dealing with a one–night stand in another way.

Agnes understood that Jared shared the same feelings. They both were disheartened about their own relationships and decided to

Agnes couldn’t hear a word. She turned around and

his fault. She had done the same, so she had no reason to blame

have fallen for

deep. Agnes walked ahead absentmindedly. Suddenly, a sharp horn sounded. When she turned her head, all she saw were two blinding lights, that made her struggle

pulled by a force. She fell into a pair of arms. Then there was a roar of car movement in her ears, followed by the curses of

deep voice

looked up. It was Ivan.

realized that Ivan was holding her wrist tightly with one hand and her waist with the

and took a step back,

what were you

was absent–minded and jaywalking.

been in trouble.

felt a sense of dread, “Thank you