Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared)
Chapter 631

Agnes was the first to step out of the study.

Jared and Ryder were not far behind.

Once outside, Ryder grabbed Agnes' hand and led her to the balcony at the end of the corridor.

Jared watched them leave with cold eyes, but didn't follow.

As it turned out, Agnes had something to say to Ryder too.

So, she let Ryder lead her to the balcony.

This was an aerial garden at the Whitfield Manor.

It used to be Agnes' favorite spot.

There was a small wooden table and some log chairs on the balcony.

Ryder let go of Agnes' hand once they reached the balcony.

Turning around, he asked, "Did you intentionally let my uncle replace out?"

Though it was a question, his tone suggested he already knew the answer.

Agnes was at a loss for a moment. But she quickly realized that he was talking about Nocturne's identity.

He thought she had purposely let Jared know that Nocturne was his child.

Agnes chuckled, "Why would I do that? You know better than anyone that my biggest fear is Jared replaceing out about Nocturne."

Ryder's voice was cold and ruthless, "Isn't it because old flames die hard?"

Agnes felt a pang in her heart, as if pierced by his words.

With a hint of anger, she retorted, "Ryder, I wouldn't do such a petty thing. I don't want any more emotional entanglement with the Whitfields, Jared or you, got it?" Ryder frowned.

Agnes continued, "Since we're on the topic, I'll clear the air about the past today. I know what you're up to. You just proposed to me in front of Tim, but you don't really want to marry me. You're just trying to rile Tim up, make him think I've been indecisive between you and Jared all these years, make him believe I'm using your feelings to get back at the Whitfields, so he'll oppose my reuniting with Jared. That's your real aim."

Ryder's gaze shifted a bit but he appeared nonchalant, "Yes, I didn't expect to come back and hear you two are getting back together. I know my uncle's stubbornness. My grandfather would eventually give in. But if he thinks you've been playing games between us, he'll never agree to your reunion."

Agnes laughed coldly, "In fact, I should really thank you."

Ryder's eyes were icy, as if he could see right through her, "I can't see any gratitude in you. Were you already wavering, using Nocturne's identity as a convenient excuse to reunite with my uncle?" Agnes snapped, "Ryder, don't think you know me. How would you know what I truly want? I never thought about remarrying Jared. We'll never get back together."

Suddenly, Agnes felt angry, though she didn't know why.

She was also feeling a bit unsettled.

Just a moment ago, she seemed to waver.

Over the years, Agnes often wondered if things weren't as they seemed back then.

If Alyssa had only been covering for Laura, could she and Jared have a second chance?