Chapter 734


    Jared was momentarily taken aback by Agnes'' words. There was some light flickering in his eyes when


    looking at Agnes, but finally, his gaze turned determined. He lowered his gaze, his focus still on


    Nocturne.


    "I''d rather not," Jared began, "I don''t need a little sweetheart anymore. Having you as my only


    sweetheart is enough."


    This response wasn''t typical of Jared, leaving Agnes slightly surprised. She thought Jared would be


    thrilled.


    Jared continued, "Agnes, I know giving birth is a tough ordeal. When I think about you alone in a


    foreign ce, risking your life to bring a child into the world, my heart clenches. I can''t bear to imagine


    the scene, and I don''t want you to go through that again."


    Agnes found herself moved by Jared''s words. That night four years ago was indeed a close call. If


    Kearney hadn’t arrived in time to rush her to the hospital, she couldn’t imagine what might have


    happened. She''d always felt like she owed Kearney her life.


    "Moreover," Jared went on, "Nocturne''s illness... I''m determined to cure him. He''s exceptionally


    talented, but he can''t see the sunrise or the stars. It''s such a shame."


    Jared''s words touched Agnes deeply. Nocturne''s illness was a constant worry for her. She yearned for


    Nocturne to live like any other child, even if he wasn''t a prodigy or particrly bright.


    "Don''t worry," Agnes reassured, "Nocturne will get better. He has to."


    Finally, Agnes pulled up to Maplewood Manor.


    This wasn''t her first time visiting since returning home. But her previous visits had been secretive and


    ended in arguments with Jared when he found her there.


    This house once belonged to both of them, and she had not yet had a chance to properly visit.


    Maplewood Manor was unchanged, its decor identical to what it was four years ago.


    Standing in the foyer, Agnes could almost see her past self, always leaving a light on for Jared no


    matter howte it was.


    She revisited every corner of the house. The fridge was surprisingly full of fresh fruits and vegetables.


    Jared had a habit of always keeping the fridge stocked, a habit he developed during their time living


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    together because she would often crave ate-night snack, like scrambled eggs.


    Even after she left, and despite Jared''s infrequent visits to Maplewood Manor, he''d always stop by the


    grocery store to fill the fridge with fresh produce.


    Jared took Nocturne to the children''s room. This room was reserved for a child when Jared first


    renovated Maplewood Manor.


    For such a long time, it remained unupied. But it was always spotless, with fresh sheets and the


    However, Jared had one miscalction. Nocturne wasn''t interested in typical children''s toys.


    Agnes came over and hugged Jared from behind when he was staring nkly at a wall.


    "What are you thinking about?" Agnes asked, resting her head against his back.


    Jared pointed at the wall in front of him, "I''m thinking of building arge bookshelf that reaches the


    ceiling here. Since Nocturne loves reading, I''ll make a bookshelf for him. When he gets a bit older, I''ll


    empty out the wine cer and turn it into a library."


    Agnes chuckled, "Mr. Whitfield, be reasonable. You''ll spoil the child with your indulgence."


    "Spoil him then," Jared responded, "Right now, all I want is to give him the best the world has to offer."