Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 403

Chapter 403

The orchid, with its rare and delicate breed, stood blooming beautifully Worth quite a bit, it only unveiled its petals

every few years. Following its accidental destruction, most believed its days of splendor were over But, to

everyone’s surprise, Agnes intervened

1 took the orchid after its accident,” Agnes shared with Alyssa 1 sought help from a renowned professor at the

agricultural university. It was a long shot, but together we revived it. I’ve cared for it ever since, and now it blooms.

It belongs with you

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However, the orchid had always been a point of contention between Agnes and Alyssa. Ever since the incident,

Agnes felt Alyssa’s attitude towards her had drastically changed. Wanting to bridge the gap, Agnes believed

returning the orchid would mend their bond. However, Alyssa’s cold response, “I got the message left Agnes

disheartened

Dinner began soon after, with family members Ryder and Tim joining. The table showcased Alyssa’s delicious

turkey, yet Agnes found herself distracted, the tension making it hard to eat. Tim and Alyssa soon departed for a

private conversation, likely because of something Cilian had mentioned earlier. Jared soon followed, leaving Agnes

in solitude

Despite the festive lights adoring the yard on this Christmas Eve, Agnes felt a deep pang of loneliness. As she

retreated to her room, there was an unexpected knock at her door. Assuming Jared would have entered without

announcing himself, she wondered who it could be.

Opening the door, she found Ryder “I want to talk,” he said. Agnes, though surprised, agreed. They headed to the

yard, seeking solace under a tree with two swing chairs. As they settled, Oscar, the family dog, playfully ran around

them, tail wagging in the night.

Agnes asked, “What’s eating you lately?”

Ryder stretched his legs, looking down, “Agnes, do you think I should go back to my dad?”

Agnes didn’t expect Ryder to ask this.

“The Thomas family?”

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“He’s come to see me a lot. He promised to get me on the leading research team in neurology if I go back.”

Agnes didn’t know much about this field.

But she could tell, this was a huge temptation for Ryder

Ryder continued, Tve applied many times, but I didn’t have enough experience, so I didn’t qualify. This research

team is top-notch, I’ve always hoped to join them.” Agnes was silent for a while, “Aside from this research team,

have you thought about going back to the Thomas family?”

Ryder didn’t answer

After a while, Ryder finally said, “Where I live, grandpa and mom only see Jared. No matter what I do, I can’t get

their attention. Sometimes I think, maybe I should try somewhere else. Maybe then mom would think of me