Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 1221

Agnes couldn't quite wrap her head around why Jenny, in her quest to win back Elton, insisted on dragging her into the mix. Wasn't she always the one who hated complications the most? But Agnes had bigger fish to fry at the moment. All she wanted was to check on Esther.

Esther had mentioned eating a lot of delicious food earlier. But Esther had a delicate constitution, and before leaving, the old gentleman had specifically warned that the child shouldn't indulge too much. For her health, it was best to stick to the special diet he had carefully planned. Of course, Agnes wasn't Esther's mother. But precisely because Jenny was Esther's mom, Agnes was all the more worried.

She called Jared. Jared insisted on coming with her. Agnes knew Jared was swamped with work and had assured him she could go alone. But Jared was insistent, not out of overprotectiveness, but concern. He always felt Agnes was too naive, too soft for dealing with someone like Jenny, like a lamb to the slaughter. But Agnes had long seen through Jenny's facade. She knew to keep her guard up. In the end, Jared accompanied her.

Jenny had sent over the location. They were heading to Willowbrook Town's Southside Mansion #3, a recently developed area boasting the most luxurious villas of recent times. Upon entering the gated community, their car smoothly halted in front of the mansion, its lights gleaming invitingly. The butler greeted them at the door.

As soon as they stepped inside, Esther, hearing the entrance, ran over. Seeing Agnes enter first, she couldn't contain her excitement and rushed over, "Agnes!" Agnes was just as thrilled. She knelt down and wrapped Esther in a hug, "My little star, come here." Esther beamed, "I missed you so much, Agnes."

After their embrace, Esther also greeted Jared, calling him "Mr. Jared." Jared bent down and playfully pinched Esther's chubby cheeks. Then Esther spotted Nocturne. Without hesitation, she hugged Nocturne tightly, proclaiming, "Nocturne, I've missed you so much, I couldn't even eat!" Such words from a child were endearing. But Agnes could sense the sincerity in Esther's words, a stark contrast to the manipulations of adults.

Jenny, ever the graceful host, descended the marble staircase. Smiling, she announced, "You're just in time. I was preparing dinner in the dining room. Elton will be here shortly, and then we can all sit down for dinner." Agnes managed a polite smile, "Thanks for the effort, Jenny." Jenny returned the smile warmly, "It's no trouble at all. Remember back in school? I used to cook for you all the time. Your favorite was my caramel rice cake, so I made it especially for you tonight, to bring back those memories."

Jenny's expression was soft, her smile inviting, reminiscent of better days. Those shared memories from the past were indeed precious. Back in school, they each brought their lunches. Laura, though often sharp-tongued, always had meals prepared by the family's cook, never lacking in care. Agnes's lunchbox was always filled with delights. Jenny, on the other hand, had simpler meals, often just rice and vegetables, with an egg on a good day.