Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 572

Agnes had thought that there was a slim chance Jared might show up.

She told herself, even if Jared did appear, she could handle it cool and collected. But, when she saw that icy figure, her heart squeezed, and breathing became difficult. Especially when she saw that tall and beautiful woman–Valeria–standing next to him.

They were talking, but when Jared looked up, his body stiffened. He had seen Agnes. It felt like the air had turned to ice. Jared’s gaze was like a sharp sword, cutting through the ice. Facing him, Agnes felt tense.

But Jared’s eyes were calm, as still as water, looking at Agnes, without a hint of emotion..

watching Jared leave Valeria and walk towards her. She knew, one day she would have to face him. Agnes had only

they kept their eyes on each other. Agnes didn’t know what he was going to do, but just the thought of it was exhausting, she didn’t

coat was draped over her. She turned her head and saw

stopped in his tracks and Ryder looked towards the staircase. Their gazes met,

was the first to speak,

he didn’t look at Agnes. He asked Ryder, “When did you get back?” Ryder answered casually, “Yesterday.”

in his eyes. Jared, the sharp–minded man, had definitely figured out something. But

been a while.” Valeria suddenly realized something, “They

expressed her

to deny it, but

was slightly