Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared) novel Chapter 170

Chapter 170 

When Mamie left, she was slumped over Ivan, drunk off her face, mumbling. “Why why did it turn out like tins… 

The private room fell silent for a while after Mamie and Ivan’s exit 

Brayden felt awkward What should’ve been a joyful birthday bash had turned into a catfight between Jared and two women. Seeing Mamie in such a state, Agnes felt terrible too. She tugged gently at Jared’s sleeve, saying, “I wanna go home” 

Jared turned to Brayden, ‘Brayden, we’re gonna take off. Sorry for the drama, we’ll make it up to you next time? 

Brayden patted Jared on the shoulder, showing understanding, and said in a low voice, “Take good care of Agnes when you get home. Young girls can get all kinds of crazy 

ideas.” 

Shawn joked from the side, “Sounds like you’ve got a lot of experience. Isn’t your partner about the same age as Agnes?” 

Even after they’d gotten in the car, Agnes still felt a bit dazed. 

Jared gently stroked her hair, asking. “What’s wrong?” 

Suddenly, Agnes turned her head and asked in a dazed tone, “Why did you choose me?” 

Jared was a bit puzzled, “What do you mean?” 

Agnes looked downcast, “Can’t your feelings for Mamie after all these years outweigh your feelings for me? Why did you choose to marry me?” 

What Agnes really wanted to know was why Jared had so firmly stood by her side. She couldn’t figure it out. She’d always thought she was just a band-aid for Jared’s emotional wounds. 

Just happened to be there at the right moment. 

But now with Mamie trying to win him back, Jared’s firm stance made her suspicious. Did Jared have some other plans? 

Agnes even wondered whether Jared was using her to test Mamie’s limits. 

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If that was the case… Agnes’s gaze became gloomy. 

Jared seemed to be stumped by this question and didn’t respond immediately. 

Agnes’s heart seemed to be sinking to the bottom of the sea at his silence. Had she guessed right? 

“Agnes, I’m going to tell you the truth, promise not to get mad at me.” Jared suddenly became serious. 

Agnes felt a knot in her stomach, “Just say it. Whatever the reason, I can handle it. I just want to know the real answer.”, 

Even though Agnes said this, she felt a pang in her chest. 

She probably hit the nail on the head. 

Jared said earnestly, “I’ve been pondering over this question too. But I eventually thought, you might be the only one who dares to push me around.”