Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared) novel Chapter 42

Chapter 42 

Agnes was even more baffled, “Why does your mom want to meet me?” 

Ryder’s mom, Alyssa, was a big movie star She was a movie star when she was young and hit it big at 1B, even rumoured to have won best actress. A lot of people were crazy for her back then. But at the peak of her fame, Alyssa suddenly announced her withdrawal from the entertainment industry. She married a Chinese–American and had a son, Ryder, but they divorced after less than three years of marriage 

The rumours about her were plentiful Apparently, Alyssa’s ex–husband was a big shot from Asia’s wealthiest family 

Alyssa was also a fashion guru. After returning to China, she opened a fashion design company, and now she’s a leading figure in the fashion world, often gracing the covers of high–end fashion magazines. 

With someone like that wanting to meet her, Agnes was filled with confusion and a bit of fear. 

Ryder’s face suddenly turned red, and he said, “My mom wants to meet you because she thinks you’re my… girlfriend.” 

Agnes was very anxious after hearing this How did this rumor get to the Whitfield family?,” 

Agnes said. “Why didn’t you explain t? If you had outright denied it, it would have been fine.” 

Ryder glanced at Agnes, “I did deny it, but she doesn’t believe me because you’re the first girl I’ve brought home.” 

Agnes suddenly remembered that Ryder had claimed to have invited her to Tim’s birthday party to save her from an awkward situation. Even Ryder’s grandpa had given them a somewhat suggestive look 

His mom must have misunderstood then. 

Agnes felt at a loss for words. She absolutely couldn’t meet Alyssa, not just because she was Ryder’s mom, but also because she was Jared’s sister. 

If they met in the future, it would be super awkward. 

Agnes quickly said, “Since you didn’t explain clearly, continue explaining. If it’s not clear the first time, a few more times should do the trick.” 

Ryder suddenly asked, “So, you don’t want to have anything to do with me?” 

Agnes was taken aback. 

With a cold look on his face, Ryder said, “I get it.” 

Then he turned around and walked away, leaving Agnes dumbfounded. 

What’s up with Ryder? His mood swings are seriously hard to keep up with.. 

Agnes didn’t really care. She hadn’t had lunch yet, so she planned to grab a burger outside the school. 

But as she approached the school gate, she spotted a familiar Ferrari in the distance. 

It was Elton’s car, a gift from Hancock Taylor for his 20th birthday three years ago. 

Elton was standing by the car smoking. Agnes had no idea when he had picked up smoking. 

Clearly, Elton also saw Agnes. 

Their eyes met, and Agnes felt surprisingly calm. 

Even she found it strange that seeing this guy no longer made her angry or hysterical. The wound that had once bled seemed to have scabbed over. Though it still hurt, Agnes knew that time would gradually heal it. 

Elton had put out his cigarette and started walking towards Agnes. 

Agnes simply stood there, watching him approach step by step. 

She suddenly remembered when she was 10, 13–year–old Elton proposed to her with a diamond ring. 

They were just kids then and had grown up together. They were very close, and Agnes happily accepted. 

She later found out that the diamond ring had been stolen by Elton from his mom. It was Sarah’s expensive engagement ring. He fooled his family into thinking it was stolen but refused to divulge its whereabouts when found out. 

The Taylor family thought he had sold the ring and gave him a thorough scolding. They later found out that the cheeky kid had actually given the ring to Agnes.