Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 170

When Mamie left, she was slumped over Ivan, drunk off her face, mumbling, "Why, why did it turn out like this..."

The private room fell silent for a while after Mamie and Ivan's exit.

Brayden felt awkward. What should've been a joyful birthday bash had turned into a catfight between Jared and two women.

Seeing Mamie in such a state, Agnes felt terrible too. She tugged gently at Jared's sleeve, saying, "I wanna go home."

Jared turned to Brayden, "Brayden, we're gonna take off. Sorry for the drama, we'll make it up to you next time."

Brayden patted Jared on the shoulder, showing understanding, and said in a low voice, "Take good care of Agnes when you get home. Young girls can get all kinds of crazy ideas."

Shawn joked from the side, "Sounds like you've got a lot of experience. Isn't your partner about the same age as Agnes?"

Even after they'd gotten in the car, Agnes still felt a bit dazed.

Jared gently stroked her hair, asking, "What's wrong?"

Suddenly, Agnes turned her head and asked in a dazed tone, "Why did you choose me?"

Jared was a bit puzzled, "What do you mean?"

Agnes looked downcast, "Can't your feelings for Mamie after all these years outweigh your feelings for me? Why did you choose to marry me?"

What Agnes really wanted to know was why Jared had so firmly stood by her side. She couldn't figure it out. She'd always thought she was just a band-aid for Jared's emotional wounds.

Just happened to be there at the right moment.

But now with Mamie trying to win him back, Jared's firm stance made her suspicious. Did Jared have some other plans?