Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 53

Agnes couldn't keep her cool and blurted out at Jared, "Why the hell did you bring me here?"

She turned on her heel, not wanting to spend another second in that place.

But Jared grabbed her tight.

His voice was chilly but calm. "If you leave now, you'll miss out on some big stuff."

Agnes didn't know what Jared was up to, but she felt he must have had something planned.

Jared continued, "Agnes, if you haven't done anything wrong, don't feel guilty. Don't let people think you're an easy target."

In the end, she followed Jared in, feeling like she was going nuts.

The party was just getting started.

Elton and Jenny were greeting guests at the door.

Jenny was in a white mermaid gown, tall and slender. Her hair was up high, making her look like a queen from a fairy tale.

She was all smiles today, looking radiant. Elton, standing next to her, seemed cold in contrast.

When Jenny saw Agnes and Jared coming over, she looked surprised.

Jared held Agnes' hand tight and walked towards them.

Jenny was momentarily frozen. When Agnes stood in front of her, she grabbed Elton's arm and said with a smile, "Agnes, I didn't expect you to actually come. Elton and I thought you might not show up."

Elton was staring hard at Agnes' face. His usually detached gaze now showed some emotion.

His eyes finally landed on Agnes' arm, which was held by Jared, and he gave a bitter smile, saying, "So you really are with Mr. Whitfield."

Jenny chimed in, "Elton, how could you say that? Agnes is a free spirit. It's not just Mr. Whitfield; she's always surrounded by guys at school."

Jenny seemed to realize something and quickly added, "Sorry, I didn't mean to say Agnes is fickle. She's just popular with the boys; sometimes it's hard for her to say no. She's not that kind of person. Mr. Whitfield, don't get the wrong idea."