Chapter 9

Agnes wrapped up her internship at The Tim Group and was all set for the new semester.

The day before school started, Laura gave her a ring, Inviting her over for dinner.

Once a big shot in showbiz, Laura was now Agnes‘ stepmother. Agnes‘ mom passed away when she was 12, and to her surprise, her dad got hitched to Laura just six

months later.

Her father, a gentle and loving man in her memory, had always taken care of her mother, especially when she was sick.

Agnes didn’t oppose her father remarrying, but what she couldn’t stomach was that Laura brought along a daughter, Beatrice. Only two years younger than Agnes, Beatrice was also her father’s biological daughter.

This clearly indicated that her dad had been playing outside his marriage for years. It wasn’t until Agnes grew up that she found out that her father’s affair with Laura was an open secret in their circle.

work early that day and found Agnes packing when he

and I’m taking my luggage with me. I’ll head straight to

to tag

handle it. My dad

go as your “boyfriend“?”

I’ve broken up with Elton,”

you plan to spill

for a moment, “I’ll tell them tonight.

couldn’t help but smile. He then handed her a key,

asked, looking at the key

Manor. It’s not far from your school, so you can

been there once. It was a typical rich–people’s neighborhood with great privacy.

there.

to stay in

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