Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 239

Alyssa's fading figure gradually disappeared from Laura's sight, and she cracked a smile, realizing that everything she had dug up was indeed true. After leaving the chapel hall, Agnes finally exhaled a sigh of relief. Today, she had decided to wear high heels, but unfortunately, she accidentally twisted her ankle. Luckily, there was a bench on the rooftop where she could sit.

Agnes took off her shoes and started rubbing her foot when she heard a cold voice from the side. Turning her head, she saw Ryder standing there, holding an ointment. Confused, she asked, "What are you doing here?"

"I followed you up here," Ryder replied calmly. "This ointment can help with your pain." He handed it over to her.

Curious, Agnes took the ointment and questioned, "Why do you have this?"

Ryder sat down beside her and explained, "I saw you twist your ankle and asked an attendant for it."

"Thanks," Agnes replied, feeling a bit unsure of how to react. She squeezed out the ointment and applied it to her ankle. The atmosphere between them fell into silence.

Seeing Ryder again brought a mix of emotions for Agnes. The deserted rooftop was now just occupied by the two of them, and she couldn't help but consider what Jared might think if he saw them together.

Agnes finished applying the ointment and said, "I should probably head back."

Ryder was silent for a moment, then asked, "Are you avoiding me?"

Agnes answered awkwardly, "Of course not, I just feel a bit cold."

"You don't have to pretend, I know you've been avoiding me. At school, you act like you don't see me. Is it because of Jared?"

"He's just too suspicious."

Thinking about this, Agnes couldn't help but feel angry.

But immediately, she realized her words might have given Ryder the wrong idea.