Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 9

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.

knocked off work early that day and found Agnes packing when

tonight, and I’m taking my luggage with me. I’ll head straight to school tomorrow and won’t be back,” Agnes told

want me to tag along?” asked Jared.

need, I can handle it. My dad doesn’t know I’m hitched,”

go as your “boyfriend“?” Jared suggested.

they don’t know I’ve broken up with

plan to spill the beans?” Jared asked casually.

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

smile. He then

for?” Agnes asked, looking at the

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

a garden villa owned by Jared. Agnes had been there once. It was a typical rich–people’s neighborhood with

there.

to stay in the dorm,”

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