Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 795
red 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.”
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 nich, 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, Tm 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. 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?