Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 76

Ivan happened to be holding a glass of wine to his lips. Thank God he hadn’t taken a sip, or he might have choked

“Can’t believe you’re asking such a childish question, Jared,” Ivan said. “When did you start dating? How come I didn’t know about it? Is your girlfriend some 20–year–old chick?”

Jared responded calmly, Tm actually married.”

Ivan’s hand, which had been gently swaying his glass, froze. His tone turned serious, “Really?”

Jared didn’t answer, and just downed the rest of his wine.

1 don’t mind you dating,” Ivan began “Gaining experience in love is just like work, it’s not a bad thing. But marriage isn’t a walk in the park. I thought. Mamie would be your bride.”

Jared said, “Mamie and I grew up together, I thought things would naturally fall into place. I proposed to her, but she said no. Then some unexpected things happened, and this girl appeared. My life suddenly became interesting. From the moment we got our marriage certificate, I decided to take it seriously.”

any obvious reaction, his fingers lightly rubbing the rim of his glass, seemingly lost

spoiled her since she was young. The more she

Jared

a small smirk, “Anyway, congratulations on your marriage.”

he thought of someone. Nevertheless, he leaned over and clinked glasses with Ivan, “Thanks”

is your new bride mad at you?” Ivan asked, changing the subject. “What kind of girl is she that she’s got you so smitten?”

rare sigh, “She’s not just mad at me. She’s

Now I’m curious to meet your wife,

with a sigh and walked towards the

think of. Was he back at Maplewood Manor? Was he

about it, the more annoyed she became. She felt suffocated in the large room, so she decided to go

of floor–to–ceiling windows. Agnes pulled back the thick curtains and stepped onto the

terrace had a Central European style, similar to what Agnes had seen in the movie “Romeo and

looked like a huge mirror in the moonlight. Trees were trimmed into a maze, and the