Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 1021

Jared's gaze was heavy with an unshakeable sorrow as he looked at Agnes.

With her head bowed, Agnes spoke softly, "I know I'm not perfect. In your eyes, I always seem indecisive, unable to make the tough calls or cut ties with the past. I'm hesitant, but Jared, this is who I am. I can't bear to hurt those who have sacrificed so much for me."

The pain in Jared's eyes deepened, his discomfort increasingly evident. He seemed to anticipate what Agnes was about to say next. Deep down, Jared didn't really want to hear it. Yet, he remained silent.

Continuing, without meeting Jared's eyes, Agnes confessed, "But my feelings for you have never changed, not four years ago, and not now. Even when I knew our families were entangled in a feud, I couldn't stop loving you, Jared. I truly, truly love you."

Jared had braced himself for Agnes to distance herself from him again. But her words took him by surprise. His heart began to race, thumping loudly against his chest. Yet, he dared not let himself feel too hopeful, fearing the next moment might bring another twist. So, he just stood there, quietly, his gaze fixed on Agnes.

Finally, Agnes lifted her head and said, "So, can we try one last time? To trust each other, to be honest, and to face everything together, can we?"

Jared couldn't believe his ears. It took him a moment to process her words. Agnes waited, hesitantly calling out Jared's name after a brief silence. Snapping back to reality, Jared suddenly gripped Agnes's shoulders, "Are you serious? Say it again, please."

Agnes huffed, "Were you not listening? I'm not saying it again." With that, she pretended to be upset and started to walk away. Jared, however, caught up in two strides, lifting Agnes off her feet and into the house.

Agnes exclaimed in surprise but instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, "What are you doing?"

Jared, carrying Agnes, spun around, "My wife has finally come back." He then kissed Agnes deeply... From the foyer to the staircase, from the staircase to the bedroom, onto the soft, large bed... It was as if everything else vanished. Only the two of them remained, and their passionate kiss.

Agnes had to admit, she missed him too. She had been holding back for days, unable to continue. Living under the same roof yet pretending to be strangers. Acting calm while her heart raced. Pretending not to care when she cared the most. She was tired of living like this. It was her own fault for letting things get so complicated.

But that night, Jared shattered the fragile balance she had tried to maintain. So be it. She no longer wanted that balance. Whatever happened next, they would face it together. Why worry about tomorrow...

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The morning sun crept through the window, spreading across the floor like a slow-moving wave. It was the weekend. The night had been exhausting. Agnes felt as though she had barely slept a few hours.