Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 69

Agnes bolted out of the Century Building and headed back to school. She holed up in the library till late, since she was free in the afternoon.

Jared shot her a text: "When are you coming home?"

Agnes stared at her phone for a moment but didn't respond.

Soon, Jared called, his voice deep and resonant from the other end: "Got class tonight?"

Agnes answered, "I've got a journalism project on my plate, so I'm a bit swamped."

"When will you be done?"

"I'm not sure; you should hit the sack; don't wait up for me."

After hanging up, Agnes felt a pang of regret. Truth be told, Jared was all she could think about the whole day. It's been a while since they last saw each other, and Agnes missed him. But when she recalled Jared's cozy moment with Mamie yesterday, she had to admit she was a bit green-eyed.

Jared tried to explain, but Agnes was not satisfied with his explanation, and she realized she barely knew Jared. Their marriage was initially a farce, but Agnes found herself taking it seriously.

Agnes stayed overnight in the library. When she was too tired, she caught some Z's on the couch in the lounge.

For days on end, she would sneak home during the day to change and shower, then crash at the library at night, all to avoid bumping into Jared.

Agnes admitted she was a bit of a chicken, but she really didn't know how to face Jared. On the fourth day, Jared found out.

That day at noon, Agnes came home as usual, and finding the coast clear, she dashed for the shower.