Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared)

Chapter 795

Jared placed the chocolate cake in front of Agnes. "You haven't eaten anything tonight, have you? Eat

some before work."

Agnes stared at the chocolate cake in surprise. "Isn't this usually sold out? The shop should be closed

by now. How did you manage to get it?"

Jared casually perched on the edge of Agnes' desk, a slight smirk on his face. "I have my ways." Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Although he said it lightly, Agnes knew it couldn't have been that simple. Jared must have gone through

some trouble to get the cake, hence why he was an hour late. The bitterness in her heart seemed to

fade a little.

Agnes tasted a piece of the chocolate cake. The rich, savory flavor of chocolate spread across her

palate. "Delicious," she said.

Jared started, "You were at the parking lot earlier, weren't you?"

Agnes' breath paused, and then she quickly said, "No."

Jared looked at Agnes and said, "When you lie, you can't look me in the eyes."

Agnes shot back, "I'm not lying, and I have no problem looking into your eyes."

Agnes locked eyes with Jared, like a child challenging an adult. If she lacked even this much courage,

then she wouldn't last long.

Jared's lips twitched into a soft smile, his tone gentle. "So you didn't see Sharon?"

"No," Agnes frowned.

Jared reached out and spread his palm, revealing a clothing button. "Then this button isn't yours, I

suppose?"

Agnes immediately checked her sleeves and found one button missing. She'd lost it in the parking lot

and had nothing to say in defense.

Admitting defeat, Agnes confessed, "Yes, I was in the parking lot. I saw you and Sharon hugging tightly,

cooing at each other. I didn't want to interrupt you, so I left. You know what happened, so there’s no

need to explain."

Jared chuckled at Agnes' jealous demeanor. He found her childish anger adorable. He watched her

silently, enjoying the sight.

Agnes felt uncomfortable under his gaze, her suppressed anger flaring up again. She saw everything

on the spot, and Jared didn't even bother to explain.

Annoyed, Agnes huffed and got back to work. The cake was now a painful reminder of her jealousy

and she pushed it aside.

Seeing her reaction, Jared decided to stop teasing her. "Alright, I'm sorry. I promise I won't hug any

other woman from now on. Could you forgive me this once? You know it was just a courteous hug,

nothing more."

Agnes knew. She was there at the time. It was Sharon who'd initiated the hug. Agnes wasn't one to be

petty. But she couldn't help feeling jealous. Was it because Jared was unaware of Sharon's feelings for

him, or was he playing dumb?