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.”

lightly rubbing the rim of his glass, seemingly lost

Ivan began. “You’re both adults, you have your own minds. But my sister is stubborn, I’ve spoiled her since she was

know,” Jared

a small smirk,

of helplessness crossed Jared’s face as he thought of someone.

at you?” Ivan asked, changing the subject. “What kind of girl is she that she’s got

me. She’s run away. I have no idea where she is.”

women would dare to make you suffer. Now I’m curious to meet

got up with a sigh and

sleep. Jared’s face was all she could think of. Was he back at

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

had wall of floor–to–ceiling windows. Agnes pulled back the thick curtains

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

Trees were trimmed into a maze, and the