Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 1004

"Agnes, I've got something on my mind I need to ask you."

"Go ahead."

"What are we, Agnes? In your eyes, what are we right now?"

Agnes paused for a moment, the words not coming easily. "At best, I guess we're still friends, Jared."

"Friends? Is that all I am to you? Then why come over today? Agnes, are you just feeling sorry for me?"

Agnes stood up, her resolve hardening. "Then I should leave, Jared. Take care of yourself, please."

Without another word, Agnes turned to leave.

Jared, frustration boiling over, threw his bowl against the wall.

But just as Agnes reached the front door, Jared caught up with her, desperation in his grip. "Even if it's pity, stay. It's too quiet here on my own, so quiet it's unbearable."

Agnes saw the plea in Jared's eyes, and her heart ached for him.

"I'll stay," she relented. "But Jared, you have to promise me you'll try to get back on your feet. I really can't stand to see you hiding away like this."

Jared had been like this for a while now.

Ever since that night at the Capital Serenity Hall, Agnes had sensed something was off.

And it seemed to be getting worse.

Jared, for all his intelligence, seemed trapped by his own demons.

"I promise, Agnes. I'll do anything you ask."

"Then promise me you'll go back to work tomorrow."