Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared)
Chapter 618

Agnes was planning to play the long game.

First, she'd snatch Nocturne from Jared.

Then, she'd retreat back to Manhattan and live incognito.

She was certain Jared wouldn't be able to replace her.

And if it came down to a court battle, Agnes wasn't scared.

She and Jared had divorced before Nocturne was even born, and Nocturne had grown up with her. There was no way the judge would award custody to Jared.

What Agnes was worried about was Jared playing dirty, and the law not being able to stop him.

Agnes said, "Jared, I think we need to calm down and talk this out."

"I'm calm, Agnes. Spit it out."

Agnes looked at Jared, his mood as icy as a snowman.

Agnes collected her thoughts, saying, "Nocturne can't be without me. You should know this after having him with you for so long. He has congenital neurasthenia. I've been treating him for years. No one knows his condition better than me, and no one can take care of him better than me. If you really care about Nocturne, you can't take him away from me, Jared."

Agnes was telling the truth.

She had become a pro at taking care of the sick after all these years.

Nocturne couldn't live without her care.

More importantly, she couldn't live without Nocturne.

Nocturne was her rock.

Jared, however, stayed silent.

He was deep in thought, seemingly considering what Agnes was saying.

Agnes continued, "Jared, you're getting engaged today. This is not where you should be. Getting engaged means you're starting a new family. Have you thought about how Valeria would feel if you insisted on keeping Nocturne around? Have you thought about what the media would say about Nocturne showing up out of the blue? They'll claim he's your love child. Nocturne will be the talk of the town, and Valeria might not accept him. It wouldn't be fair to anyone."

Jared coldly responded, "Fair? I've been fair to everyone. Has anyone been fair to me? Your words are pointless, Agnes. I won't let Nocturne go with you."

Agnes didn't expect her words, even bringing up his fiancée, to have no effect.

Seeing Jared's determination, Agnes struggled to keep her cool.

"Jared, what do you want? Nocturne is my son, I won't leave him. If you want to take Nocturne from me, you'll have to kill me."

Agnes was equally resolute.

Jared was determined, but she couldn't give up.

Even if it meant a hard-fought custody battle was on the horizon.

Agnes lifted her head, continued, "Jared, I'm not the same Agnes you knew four years ago. You should know that I've managed to stay off the radar for four years, even your sprawling data network couldn't replace me. I'm not afraid of a custody battle, and who's to say I'd lose?"

Jared spoke up, "I won't drag you to court, I don't want Summer to get hurt."

Agnes was taken aback, "Then what do you plan on doing?"

Jared paused for a few seconds, locking eyes with Agnes, and calmly and firmly said, "Marry me again!"