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.

early that day and found Agnes packing when he got

home tonight, and I’m taking my luggage with me. I’ll head

to tag

My dad doesn’t know I’m hitched,”

go as your “boyfriend“?” Jared suggested.

broken up with Elton,” Agnes

plan to spill the beans?” Jared asked

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

help but smile. He then

this for?” Agnes asked, looking at the key

the key to Maplewood Manor. It’s not far from your school, so you can move in after school starts,” Jared

Agnes had been there once. It was a

there.

to stay in

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