Guess who shows up? Jared himself.
Agnes was like a deer caught in the headlights.
Jared didn't come chasing after her that night.
But Agnes knew, Jared had her all figured out.
After all, Brayden was his buddy.
Agnes had been searching for Kerri, and she never meant to keep it a secret from Jared. She just wanted some space to think about their marriage and how to approach him.
In the hospital room, after a nurse checked Agnes' temperature, she was surprised to see Jared at the door. He came in, explaining, "Brayden only told me this morning that you're here." It was clear he was trying to convey that had he known earlier, he would've visited sooner.
As Jared approached with a food container, Agnes noted it was from their home, signaling that he'd prepared the meal. Her emotions swelled. The past days had solidified her decision. "Jared, we need to talk," she declared.
But Jared, ever calm, opened the container. "Eat first. I remember you wanted chicken soup. I finally made some."
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Heartstrings on Fire