Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 158

Jared asked, “What’s up with Ryder?”

With a shrug. Alyssa replied, “Isn’t he always like this?”

Jared said, “I feel like he’s been acting a bit off lately. Did something happen?”

Alyssa nonchalantly said, “He’s a teenage boy, they’re all a bit stubborn. Besides, you’re his role model, always pushing himself to be like you. I’m not worried at all. With you being so wonderful, my son can’t be far off.”

Agnes, however, was feeling a bit uneasy. She suspected that Ryder’s sudden change might have to do with her. She was, after all, the stranger who had suddenly intruded into their family. And she was about the same age as him, even a few months younger, yet she was now his elder, stealing his attention, even overpowering him with seniority.

Alyssa had mentioned earlier that Jared was his role model, but she had stolen his role model’s affection. It was enough to throw anyone off balance.

Before, Agnes thought, she and Ryder were sort of friends His current coldness must be because of this.

to have a chat with him, to tell him she couldn’t steal Jared’s love for him.

platter. When it was time to

with the fruit platter, a bit

she knocked on the door

No response.

Agnes knocked again.

Ryder stood there as cold

standing there, he paused for a moment.

quickly flashed a smile, “Hi, I’ve

in the morning had made him angry. This time, Agnes was clever, just simply greeting him They were on equal footing now, surely he couldn’t still be mad?

simply asked, “You’re just here to bring me

“Well, I also

expression changed. Then he opened the door