Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 575

Ryder kept it short and simple, only introducing Agnes by name. But everyone was curious about the relationship between him and the girl living in his room. They had no idea how far along these two had come.

Agnes politely greeted Cilian, “Mr. Thomas, I’ve always admired you.”

Cilian replied, “Please sit, we can chat over dinner.”

Once Agnes took her seat, she noticed Jared across from her, looking a bit under the weather. He hadn’t glanced her way since she walked in.

A little later, Beatrice strolled into the dining room, heading straight for Jared, “Mr. Whitfield, you’re back.”

Kevin joked from the side, “Beatrice, I remember you usually call him brother–in–law, why the switch to Mr. Whitfield now?”

knew Jared enjoyed it. But now, with Agnes around, the address had to change. And

they know, Beatrice had been calling him brother–in–law way before Jared had met Valeria. Now, she can’t do that anymore in front of Agnes. Beatrice shot Kevin a look and didn’t say anything, just sat down next to

ironic. Jared seemed perfectly at ease, with Valeria on his left and Beatrice on his right.

you and Ryder have known each other for

known each other much longer

fact, many people present, including Valeria, knew about her past. Would their attitude towards her

throughout dinner, Cilian didn’t overly focus on her relationship with Ryder. He just asked about her work and life

was already Ryder’s girlfriend. He just didn’t want to make a big deal out of their relationship to avoid putting pressure on

say a

hasn’t recovered yet. You better

nagging about Jared’s drinking before you’re even married. I’ve had quite a bit myself,