Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 117

Agnes felt her heart leap in her chest, but she didn’t stop. Instead, she quickened her pace, pulling Justin along with her.

The people behind them fell silent. Mamie turned to Jared, “Who were you calling out to?”

Jared shrugged, “Must’ve mistaken someone for someone else”

Agnes and Justin took a detour to the rooftop It was quiet up there, like a separate world away from the chaos and noise down below.

Agnes‘ heart was still pounding as she sank weakly into one of the swing chairs on the balcony.

She was clearly rattled. She had no idea Mamie and Jared would show up.

Justin didn’t know what to say to comfort her. “You okay?”

But Agnes was filled with pain, her suspicions confirmed, just as bad as she had feared.

I need some alone time,” Agnes said.

be alone. I won’t say anything, just sit with you,

a while. Eventually, she got up and said, “Justin,

face was stern. “Okay,

re–entered the banquet hall.

the banquet hit them instantly. It was even busier than when they’d

groups, screams and

Agnes had no intention of getting involved,

heard them talking

that guy’s so lucky. This will be all over

the leader of the Big Four,

Mamie. Well, he’s pretty good–looking, they do make a

stopping, but hearing

and headed into

her way through, the crowd

front. Mamie was on one knee, a diamond ring box in one hand. “Jared, will you marry

on Jared’s face, making it hard