Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared) novel Chapter 825

Every time Agnes returned to the Whitfield Manor, it felt like a gauntlet.

But ever since Nocturne came into the picture, her position seemed to have taken a turn for the better..

Tim put on a show of not accepting Nocturne, but Agnes could tell, Tim had a soft spot for Nocturne. He'd always find some excuse to sneak a glance.

Alyssa genuinely adored Nocturne, and it was clear that Nocturne also genuinely enjoyed her company..

What Agnes hadn't expected was for Ryder to show up that day.

Ryder's car pulled into the Whitfield Manor's driveway almost in sync with Jared's.

They got out of their cars and bumped into each other.

Agnes felt a wave of awkwardness wash over her. Her mind was haunted by the image of her, as Ramona described, drunkenly trying to strip Ryder the night before.

She had no clue how to face him now.

Ryder, clad in a sleek black trench coat, merely glanced her way. He didn't bother greeting them and headed straight inside.

Agnes and Jared followed suit.

Tim and Alyssa were already in the dining room.