Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared) novel Chapter 835

Sprague clung to Agnes' arm, his eyes wide with fear. "Lady Agnes, you and my mom are close. You gotta help her out, pretty please? I don't wanna be split up from her. I don't wanna live in some big, old house. All I want is to be with my mom, even if it means bunking in the tiny dorm at the hospital."

Agnes looked down at Sprague, her heart aching for the little guy.

Despite his young age, he knew the score all too well.

She ran her hand gently over Sprague's cheek and said softly, "I'll help you, I promise. You won't be separated from your mom. Now, be a good boy and stay here with Nocturne, okay? I'll go and have a heart-to-heart with your folks."

Sprague nodded vigorously, gratitude shining in his eyes. "Thank you, Lady Agnes."

After leaving Nocturne with a few words of advice, Agnes left the room and headed for the dining room.

The scene there was still at a standstill.

Jared, who rarely spoke up, broke the silence. "Arguing isn't getting us anywhere. Brayden, is pushing Kerri to the edge really what you want? Let's not wait until it's too late to have regrets. Here's a piece of advice from someone who's been there. Right now, fighting won't solve anything. Let's sit down, talk things through, maybe meet halfway." His tone was as if he were at a boardroom negotiating table, yet it carried an odd, calming magic.

Kerri had already taken a seat. Brayden sat down too, though reluctantly, and poured himself a stiff drink, downing it in one go.