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..

one day she would have to face him. Agnes had only been back for a few days and

know what he was going to do, but just the thought of it was exhausting, she didn’t want to have to fight him every time.

warmth on her shoulder. A men’s trench coat was draped over her. She turned her head and saw Ryder. “I couldn’t

and Ryder looked towards the staircase. Their gazes met, one cold,

the first to

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

in his eyes. Jared, the sharp–minded man, had definitely figured out something. But Agnes didn’t know how much

to see Agnes. “Ms. Agnes, I didn’t expect to see you here.” Agnes smiled, “Ms. Thomas, it’s been a while.” Valeria suddenly realized something, “They said Ryder came back today to bring his

her confusion

was about to deny it, but heard Ryder’s affirmative answer, “Yes.”

this, Agnes was slightly