Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 1294

Elton stared into Agnes's eyes, noticing a change he couldn't quite place. Her gaze was filled with confusion, unfamiliarity, and a hint of curiosity.

He took in her attire. It wasn't her pajamas, nor the outfit she'd worn when he'd left earlier. Had she gone out? The thought hit Elton like a ton of bricks, leaving him teetering on the edge of an emotional cliff.

Taking a deep breath, he said, "Agnes, yes, there's something I've been keeping from you. I planned to talk about it once we moved to Manhattan. It's late now, let's discuss it tomorrow, okay?"

But Agnes was past waiting. She cut straight to the chase, her voice firm, "I need to ask you one thing. Am I married?"

Elton's face darkened. The truth he'd hoped to delay was here, faster than he'd prepared for. The longer he stayed silent, the more uncertain Agnes felt.

Finally, Elton spoke, "Yes, Agnes, you are married. And you have a child."

Agnes was stunned, shooting to her feet in disbelief. Married? With a child? It felt like a fairy tale gone wrong. Was the man she saw at the Pritchard Mansion tonight really her husband? Suddenly, the unchanged decor and the photos in the room made sense. She had been in an Australian hospital for a month, and Elton had kept this from her.