Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared) novel Chapter 937

Would the outcome be any different now? But fate has a cruel sense of humor. It seemed like him and Agnes were always missing each other, one missed opportunity after another.

Jared had always known that Ryder was looking for a chance to break through the psychological defenses that Agnes had fortified around her heart.

That was what had been gnawing at her, the source of her deepest fears and frustrations.

But now, Jared had no need to worry.

Ironically, he felt a sense of relief.

He remembered a line from an old movie, so melodramatic it was almost laughable.

"When you're with me, I'm always scared you'll leave. But once you're gone, I don't have to worry anymore."

At the time, it had seemed like such a contradiction, a needless moan. But when you're in too deep, you realize those melodramatic lines aren't just for show; they're the raw truth.

They looked at each other in the dark, silent.

Slowly, they both masked their emotions.

What was left were calm, impassive gazes, as if walls had been built around their hearts.

Eventually, no one could see through anything...

Jared was the first to break the silence, "Let's get some sleep."

"Sure," Agnes replied tersely.

Then, almost in unison, they turned their backs to each other.

However, neither was at peace, each lost in their own thoughts...

The next morning, Agnes woke up early.

Upon waking, she found Esther snuggled up close, like a warm, fluffy little bundle.

Just looking at that innocent face, Agnes felt as if a feather was softly stroking the softest part of her heart.

Agnes gently shifted away, unable to resist planting a kiss on Esther's chubby cheek.

There's a term in this world called "healing."