Chapter 938


    There was something about him that had changed, something palpable, yet indefinable. Agnes, with her sharp eyes, couldn''t


    quite put her finger on it.


    "So, when are you heading back home?" Agnes asked Jared as they sipped on their morning coffee. "Your dad mentioned


    you''ve been holed up here for half of a month."


    Agnes was well aware that Jared hadn''t told anyone about his little escape—not even Alyssa. Even Leo had called her, sounding


    all riled up because the office was in chaos and the big boss was MIA.


    Jared just shrugged nonchntly, "I''ll head back when it''s time. No need for you to worry about it."


    Agnes didn''t press further.


    Jared had already whipped up breakfast. He arranged the tes on the garden table and said, "Eat up. I''m gonna run to the


    store for some groceries."


    “Aren''t you eating?" Agnes frowned.


    “Nah, | grabbed something earlier."


    And with that, Jared left. Agnes knew full well he hadn''t eaten; he just didn''t want to share a meal with her. But then why bother


    making breakfast for her in the first ce?


    Awave of bitterness washed over her as she looked down at the bowl of oatmeal, two sunny-side-up eggs, and some bacon.


    She took a bite—the oatmeal was nd, but its smooth, warm consistency was like aforting embrace that filled her with a


    spark of energy. She finished the bowl without realizing.


    Soon after, she heard the front gate open and close. Expecting Jared to be back already seemed too quick. As she turned


    around, it wasn''t Jared standing there—it was Valeria.


    Agnes wasn''t entirely surprised to see Valeria here; of course, she was searching for Jared. Valeria, however, couldn''t hide the


    flicker of shock upon seeing Agnes.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    Valeria, ever the professional, was d in crisp trousers and a tailored ck zer, her hair pulled back into a sleek ponytail.


    She wore no jewelry, yet her presence wasmanding.


    Agnes stood up, "Are you looking for Jared? He''s out, but you can wait for him if you like."


    Valeria nodded, "| am. He''s been off the radar for too long."


    Off the radar. That sounded serious. To everyone else, Jared had indeed vanished.


    Agnes was at a loss for words.


    Valeria stepped closer, "Since you''re here, Ms. Pritchard, there are some things I''d like to discuss with you."


    Agnes’ voice was steady, "What would that be?"


    Valeria didn''t miss a beat, "| know


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    Agnes'' heart skipped.


    Valeria continued, "My father''s


    situation, | understand it''s trouphag


    for you, b t heyeno@asire to justify


    it Me f ill my father, and | cannot


    stand by and watch him spend his


    life behind bars." Please read the


    original content at .


    Agnes'' smile was frosty, "But your father didmit crimes, and | won''t let him off easily.


    Valeria''s tone remained calm, yet


    firm, "We all have ou Stagoes, 3"


    ghar uar''s ist y the hand


    we''re dealt." Please read the original


    content at .