Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared) novel Chapter 890

He chose to stand by Valeria's side, even if it resulted in causing her pain, breaching the trust they had nurtured and even if it meant betraying the very essence of justice.

She thought that even a stranger would know right from wrong in this.

The crushing disappointment felt like the final straw breaking her back.

Jared and Valeria—there was no need for proof anymore.

The truth was laid bare before her eyes, and she had to face it, to accept it.

When Agnes had reconciled with Jared, she remembered asking him a question once.

Why didn't he fancy Valeria, when she was so accomplished?

Jared's answer at the time was now a blur to Agnes. But now, she understood his reasons.

Perhaps back then they had merely collaborated from a distance, but now, they were living in each other's pockets.

Maybe Jared's feelings for her were just an obsession.

Agnes lay in bed, tears moistening the corners of her eyes. She wanted to clear her head of everything.

All she knew was that she had allowed the same mistake to happen again, four years on.

It wasn't long before Alyssa returned.

Seeing Agnes already in bed, seemingly asleep, she approached softly.

Gently laying a hand on Agnes' forehead, Alyssa checked for fever and sighed in relief upon finding none.

She didn't disturb her further.

Agnes' heart ached, yet there were things she couldn't share with Alyssa.

The next morning, Agnes was up at the crack of dawn. She had scarcely slept, spending the night trying to adjust her mindset and sort through her emotions.