Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 117

Agnes felt her heart leap in her chest, but she didn't stop. Instead, she quickened her pace, pulling Justin along with her.

The people behind them fell silent. Mamie turned to Jared, "Who were you calling out to?"

Jared shrugged, "Must've mistaken someone for someone else."

Agnes and Justin took a detour to the rooftop. It was quiet up there, like a separate world away from the chaos and noise down below.

Agnes' heart was still pounding as she sank weakly into one of the swing chairs on the balcony.

She was clearly rattled. She had no idea Mamie and Jared would show up.

Justin didn't know what to say to comfort her. "You okay?"

But Agnes was filled with pain, her suspicions confirmed, just as bad as she had feared.

"Justin, I need some alone time," Agnes said.

"I can't let you be alone. I won't say anything, just sit with you," Justin replied.

Agnes stayed on the rooftop for a while. Eventually, she got up and said, "Justin, I want to go back."

Justin's face was stern. "Okay, I'll go with you."

Without another word, they re-entered the banquet hall.

The noise of the banquet hit them instantly. It was even busier than when they'd left.

People were gathered in groups, screams and cheers echoing around them.

Something big was going down. Agnes had no intention of getting involved, but the crowd around them was growing.

Agnes vaguely heard them talking as they walked.

"Mamie's proposing. Oh my god, that guy's so lucky. This will be all over the news tomorrow."