Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 209

But it seemed like it was all for naught.

Obviously, the chefs at home praised her for her improved cooking skills, but why did Jared refuse to take a bite? Today, Agnes was cooking Italian chicken soup.

She planned to bring it over to Ryder tomorrow morning.

From afar, she noticed the light in Jared's study was on again.

Jared used to come to the kitchen to check on her when he came home. But now, he would go straight to his study and be busy until late into the night.

By the time Jared returned to his room, Agnes was already asleep.

Over the week, Agnes and Jared rarely chatted.

Agnes filled a bowl with soup and carried it over to Jared's study.

But Jared wasn't looking at his documents.

He was standing on the small balcony of his study, smoking, lost in thought.

Agnes had no idea Jared smoked.

No wonder she noticed a faint smell of tobacco in the house these past few days.

Agnes stood at the door, knocking gently.

Jared turned around.

As soon as he saw Agnes at the door, Jared immediately extinguished his cigarette and walked over.

Jared asked, "What brings you here?"

Holding the bowl of soup in her hands, Agnes said, "I cooked Italian chicken soup today, it's really good, try some."

Jared frowned and said, "You don't need to bring soup here anymore, I don't like to eat these stuff."

There was a hint of coldness in Jared's words that made Agnes, still holding the bowl of soup, feel awkward.

Somewhat nervously, Agnes asked, "Did something bother you? You've been…"

"I want to be alone for a while."

Before Agnes could finish, Jared cut her off.

And in his tone, Agnes felt a clear sense of impatience and irritation.

Agnes was slightly stunned, and then said, "Then remember to go to bed early." With that, Agnes left with the bowl of soup.

She didn't even step into the study.