Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 574

Agnes stared straight at Ryder.

Ryder was completely calm and collected.

He was no longer that boy they used to call Prince Frost back in school.

Now, he was more reserved and steady, a rising star in the medical field.

And gone were the patience, confusion, and conflicts in his eyes.

At this moment, what Agnes saw in him was a firm belief and a hint of passion.

Unconsciously, Agnes averted her gaze.

“Making amends for Alyssa” was something Jared used to say.

Even though they were both Alyssa’s biological children, Agnes didn’t have the same struggle and conflict towards Ryder as she did towards Jared.

She didn’t shift the resentment she had for Alyssa onto him.

care about him

more to the story, we can’t be together. Not just because of our complicated past, but

it was just too absurd.

need to worry about

anyone again. I just want to live a peaceful life with Nocturne. Love isn’t necessary for me, it just brings problems. I appreciate your care and efforts for Nocturne, but Ryder, you’re a smart guy, you should know, that’s not

everything clear in one go.

lot of trouble, just thinking about it made Agnes

to the past, and she didn’t care what others thought.

of Nocturne, Agnes knew she needed to

didn’t want this contact to give Ryder any

laughed, “Alright, you don’t need to reject me in a

so much like

she wanted to discuss something serious, he could easily change the subject..

came to invite them

Ryder headed to the dining room, one

was unusually crowded

at the head of the table.

Agnes come in together, he stood up and asked, “Ryder,

was Agnes‘ first real encounter with