Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared) novel Chapter 733

Compared to Jared’s emotional turmoil, Nocturne was the epitome of calm. This didn't sit well with Jared.

At dinner, Jared repeatedly asked Nocturne if he genuinely considered him as his father, or if there had been a better father figure in his life over the past four years.

Agnes couldn't stand it anymore, saying, “Jared, are you being childish?”

Jared whispered into Agnes’ ear, “Don’t you think our son is a bit too calm? I can't tell if he's happy or not.”

Agnes rolled her eyes at Jared, "Your son inherited that trait from you.”

Jared raised an eyebrow. Turning to Nocturne, who was eating spaghetti, he asked,"Noc, are you happy today?”

“I am very happy.” Nocturne replied calmly.

“Is that your way showing your happiness?”

Nocturne slightly smiled, his tone serious, "Yes, dad. This is how I look when I'm happy.”

Jared was worried; his son was too good at hiding his emotions. His son was even better at it than himself. That attitude was not one of a four-year-old. It was as if he’d time-traveled from a different era.

After a long stay at the nursing home, once Agnes’ grandmother had gone to bed, they left with Nocturne, who was sound asleep.

Jared was brimming with pride, completely ignoring the damage that server crash had caused the company.

Seeing Jared so excited, Agnes played along,"Yes, your son is amazing. But how does it feel to know your IQ is lower than a four-year-old's?”

“That's your IQ, not mine.” Jared replied, smugly.

Agnes was speechless. He was acting like a fool. But seeing Jared's loving gaze, Agnes felt both happiness and a twinge of sadness. If they hadn't left so hastily four years ago and had sought out the truth instead, they wouldn't have been apart for so long.

Agnes knew how much Jared regretted missing out on their son's growth, so Agnes took Jared's hand, saying to him, "Jared, let's have another child. Let's give Noc a younger sister, and you’ll get a little sweetheart.”