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?”

used to call him brother–in–law because Jared didn’t mind. She knew Jared enjoyed it. But now, with Agnes around, the address had to change. And none

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

at ease, with Valeria on his left and Beatrice on

and Ryder have known each other for three years in Manhattan?”

each other much longer than

knew about her past. Would their attitude towards her change

work and

everyone knew that in Cilian’s mind, Agnes was already Ryder’s girlfriend. He just didn’t want to make a big deal out of

Jared didn’t say a word, just kept drinking.

bear it, advising him, “Your stomach hasn’t recovered yet. You better lay off

I’ve had