Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared) novel Chapter 895

Agnes couldn't figure out why he always managed to drag Ryder into the equation.

What did Ryder have to do with anything?

Jared was no fool; he had to see it.

Her disappointment wasn't about Ryder. It was about Valeria wedging herself between them.

And the confusion over what exactly their relationship was. It was like a series of stones had been piling up on her back. And just like that, they had crushed her.

Agnes was exhausted. Even being by Jared's side did little to ease that weariness.

"It’s not because of anyone else, but because of you, Jared. Stop trying to shift the blame. I can only tell you that while you might not be entirely at fault, we're just not right for each other. I can't live with someone like you. I can't exist in a relationship that's so undefined. We need a break to sort things out on our own."

Agnes felt she had grown a lot compared to ten years ago.

She could speak to Jared with such calm now, even as they were parting ways.

But Jared couldn't understand.

He blocked her path, desperation in his voice. "You've got to be clear with me today, Agnes. We've come too far to simply give up. I refuse to believe you'd walk away so easily. Is it because of that mess with Berlin? Is he worth leaving me over? Just because of one well-intentioned lie? There's got to be more. I don't believe it, Agnes."

Agnes was beyond tired, and she didn't want to argue with Jared any longer.

"Yes, it's about that. You see it as trivial, but Jared, don't forget, my original intent for coming back was revenge. To me, that's important. And I have realized that you can't understand that."

"I can't understand you? Who can, Ryder?"

Agnes found the current Jared beyond reason.