Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared) novel Chapter 956

In front of Agnes, he had lost his composure countless times.

He had committed the kind of juvenile blunders that were exclusive to his teenage years.

But what had he gained from it?

Nothing but Agnes' increased disdain and distance.

Jared would say he was giving up, that he wished her well.

But deep down, only he knew he never truly wanted to let go, nor could he.

It seemed like her unique, subtle fragrance still lingered on his pillow.

It had a calming effect.

An inexplicable wave of sleepiness washed over him.

Jared closed his eyes and once again drifted off.

When he awoke, it was already nine o'clock.

He had never slept this late.

Back at his place, getting a full three hours of sleep was a blessing.

Even with the aid of sleeping pills, his sleep was troubled, haunted by nightmares.

But last night was different. He felt like he had slept for ages, his body finally taking the time to recuperate, as if slowly mending itself.

The exhaustion that had weighed on him seemed to be lifting. Jared's mind was clear.

But soon, his brow furrowed again.

If the only place he could find sleep was with her presence...

Then the rest of his life would be an endless torment.

He was thoroughly fed up with such days.

Jared stepped out of the room, and he found that Agnes hadn't left.

Instead, she was sitting on the living room couch with her laptop, seemingly working on an article.