Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared)
Chapter 674

Agnes had poured out years of pent-up emotions, crying until there were no more tears left. Once she had composed herself, Ryder handed her a box of tissues.

"Sorry, I lost myself there," Agnes said, her eyes downcast as she accepted the tissues.

Ryder replied, "Now that everything's out in the open with her, you need to be on your guard."

"I will," Agnes nodded.

"And what's your plan?" Ryder asked.

Agnes shrugged, "I'm not sure yet. I know she's responsible for my parents' death, but it's been so many years. It's hard to replace solid evidence."

Ryder said, "If it was intentional, there must be evidence. Didn't she and my Uncle Berlin tamper with your dad's car? We should start our investigation from there."

Agnes suddenly remembered something. A name she had heard from Laura and Berlin - Vernon. He was Berlin's trusted aide.

"Do you know this Vernon guy?" Agnes asked.

"I think he's Berlin's secretary. He's been with him for many years," Ryder replied.

"Berlin had him tamper with my dad's car, causing his fatal accident," Agnes said.

"We'll investigate him," Ryder assured her. "Vernon's cunning, but if we can get him to testify, we'll be one step closer to the truth."

"Ryder, I appreciate your help, but this involves your family too. I don't want you to get involved too deep. I have my own ways to replace out the truth," Agnes said. Ryder gently held her hand, "There's nothing more important to me than your safety, especially now that the truth is out there."

"I have many connections in the Capital," Agnes assured him. "I can handle this."

In the following days, Agnes tried to track down Vernon, but it was as if he had vanished into thin air.

She knew Laura had only confessed to protect herself from Berlin's suspicion. She had to prove her innocence, or Berlin would not spare her.

Agnes was ready to confront them directly. She had no time for games.

She spent most of her time at Eden Nights, often lying in bed, lost in thought.

Phenix, noticed her low spirits and often urged her to get out of her bed, but Agnes was reluctant.

One thought kept circling in her mind - the day she had broken up with Jared. The pain was like a knife twisting in her heart. It had tormented her for four years.

She had destroyed her own love, her own marriage, and even their life paths. All because of a misunderstanding...