Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared) novel Chapter 936

Jared suddenly spoke up, "It's too late to fuss about it. Esther, you bunk with Agnes in the bed. Nocturne, you're with me on the floor."

Agnes let out a weary sigh.

But there was no hint of emotion in Jared's voice, so maybe this was nothing to him.

Despite sharing a room, the presence of two kids made it all seem innocent.

Agnes felt that any further protest would just be prudish.

Besides, Nocturne had a knack for spotting lies.

She didn't know how long she could keep her relationship with Jared a secret.

But she intended to keep it under wraps for as long as possible.

Nocturne had the insight of an adult, and Agnes didn't want to hurt him.

Esther nestled contentedly into Agnes' embrace.

Peeking out from Agnes' arms, her bright eyes shimmering, Esther whispered, "Ms. Agnes, do you know? Last time you held me while I slept, I thought, if I had a mom, she'd hold me just like this. She'd be just like you."

The words struck a chord in Agnes, and she felt a pang of sadness.

She stroked Esther's hair, "If I had a daughter, I'd want her to be as sweet as you."

Esther's laughter filled the room, "Ms. Agnes, I'm going to sleep now. Goodnight."

"Sleep tight, goodnight," Agnes replied softly.

Esther soon drifted off to sleep in the crook of Agnes' arm.

Nocturne was also fast asleep on his makeshift bed on the floor, his head resting on Jared's outstretched arm.

From where Agnes lay, she could just make out the profiles of the sleeping duo.

Both were lying on their sides, mirroring each other's position.

Nocturne's features seemed to increasingly resemble Jared's.

Agnes watched them, a mix of emotions swirling inside her, leaving her feeling tearful.

They had been separated for four years, and their brief moments of happiness and peace now seemed so fleeting.