Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 253

Agnes wasn't daydreaming.

She's been listening to their conversation all this time.

In their chat, Jared never considered another possibility.

That Mamie might be setting her up.

Jared said he'd get to the bottom of it and give Mamie an explanation.

Why the hell does he owe Mamie an explanation?

Agnes is the one being victimized here.

It's most likely that Mamie set her up, so why is he still explaining things to her?

Jared insisted that he trusts Agnes's integrity, but his only evidence in her favor is that "Agnes isn't capable of pulling something like this off."

He bought that necklace and kept it secret, which means he's still having doubts.

He's doubting if she really did steal, if she tainted the Whitfield family's reputation, and if she set up Mamie.

Otherwise, he could've just launched a thorough investigation and made the results public.

Because he doesn't fully trust Agnes, he'd rather shell out 20 million bucks to keep the peace!

Should Agnes feel happy or sad about Jared's willingness to foot the bill for her without hesitation?

Agnes's mood was sinking, feeling like a wave of sadness was washing over her.

Agnes stood there for a while.

Soon after, her phone rang.

It was Jared calling.

Agnes suddenly didn't want to pick up.

Because Agnes didn't know what to say.

Should she confront him?

Agnes suddenly felt a little scared.

Before, Jared had always protected her in front of Mamie.

But then, Mamie was just being a brat, obviously bullying her.

Jared was like a hero defending the weak.

But that didn't involve the fundamental trust.

Dressed in her formal attire, Agnes aimlessly wandered the streets.

Thankfully it was late at night and the streets were deserted.

Otherwise, she would've drawn a lot of weird looks.

Agnes didn't know how long she walked, finally she sat down at the edge of a flower bed.

Agnes felt lost, unable to describe her feelings.

"You're really gutsy, walking around at night with such an expensive necklace on."

Suddenly, a male voice floated down from above.

Agnes looked up and saw it was Ivan.

Agnes was a bit surprised: "What are you doing here?"

Ivan replied: "I just came out and bumped into you."

Agnes looked around and realized she had unwittingly walked to the Century Building.

Agnes forced a smile: "What a coincidence."

Ivan's voice was gentle and inviting: "Get in the car, I'll drive you home."