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.”

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

began. “You’re both adults, you have your own minds. But my sister is stubborn, I’ve spoiled her since she was young. The more she can’t have something, the mare she wants it. You better sort this out with her sooner rather than later.”

know,” Jared replied.

raised his glass with a small smirk,

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

changing the subject. “What kind of girl is she that she’s got you

mad at me. She’s run away. I

make you suffer. Now I’m curious to meet your wife, she must be quite a

sigh and walked

Agnes couldn’t sleep. Jared’s face was all she could think of. Was

annoyed she became. She felt suffocated in the

back the

European style, similar to what Agnes had seen in the movie “Romeo and Juliet“.

large lake looked like a huge mirror in the moonlight. Trees were trimmed into a maze, and the flower field was