Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 16

Agnes felt like she was in a dream, being led out of the lab building by Ryder.

It wasn't until they were outside that she snapped back to reality, yanking her hand back from his and demanding, "Ryder, what the hell are you doing?"

Agnes was pissed. Not just because Ryder had kissed her, but because she hadn't pushed him away immediately when he did. Because in that moment, looking at his face, she had mistaken him for Jared.

What a mindfuck.

Ryder paused, his face still calm as he said, "Sorry."

Agnes got it instantly, "You used me as a human shield, why me?"

"Because you're Preston's daughter. Cecile wouldn't dare touch you, right?"

Agnes had suspected as much. In this school, she was the one person Cecile wouldn't dare to cross. Even when she exposed Cecile's dirty deeds, Cecile hadn't come after her.

Agnes clenched her fists, and finally spat out, "You're such a jerk."

With that, she turned and bolted.

Kerri shot Ryder a glance and quickly followed.

Agnes' suitcase, carelessly left by the side of the road, was now missing. But it only contained some clothes, nothing important, so she didn't bother to look for it.

Agnes and Kerri made their way back to their dorm.

Kerri was full of guilt, "Agnes, I'm so sorry. If I hadn't come to you for help, none of this would've happened. Elton will hate me if he finds out you got kissed because of this."

They had reached the door of the dorm.