Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 1028

The air between them was thick, almost as if an invisible force had frozen them in place. They just stood there, staring.

Agnes felt the tension immediately. Clinging onto Reggie's arm, she could sense his body turn to stone. This was a reaction she knew all too well — it only surfaced in moments of extreme tension, shock, or fear. In Agnes's world, this was an anomaly.

Why would Reggie react this way upon seeing Jared? It was as if they had a history. Yet, Agnes was a hundred percent certain these two had never crossed paths before.

Jared, on his end, seemed equally petrified. He didn’t move an inch forward or even attempt a greeting.

Feeling the awkward tension, Agnes quickly let go of Reggie and moved towards Jared, pulling him towards Reggie. Jared seemed to move like a marionette, his steps awkward and stiff. Today, Jared was acting out of character, leaving Agnes to wonder why. Surely, Reggie's presence couldn't have intimidated him this much.

Bringing Jared to Reggie, Agnes introduced, "Jared, meet Reggie, my godfather." Given Reggie was her godfather, that somewhat made him Jared's godfather too. Agnes had expected Jared to follow her lead and address Reggie similarly. However, Jared paused before extending his hand, "Mr. Albert, I've heard great things about you."

With Jared breaking the ice, the atmosphere seemed to normalize. Reggie reached out to shake Jared's hand, "Ah, so you're Septima's husband. I've been looking forward to meeting you."