Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 33

gidry.

She wasn’t exactly hunting for credit or glory, but it didn’t sit well with her seeing Jenny reaping rewards she hadn’t worked for.

The last class in the morning was a specialized course, and Agnes and Jenny were in the same room, meeting again.

After class, Jenny didn’t leave, and neither did Agnes.

When the last soul left the room, Jenny came over and asked, “Are you ticked off that I stole your credit?”

Agnes said, “Jenny, don’t you think that’s a tad unfair?”

“Unfair? Agnes, you and I are worlds apart. I don’t have a posh family to back me up. Everything I have, I’ve had to claw for. So, what if I’ve to stoop a little to get what I want? You silver–spoon types were born with everything. As for me, I’ve had to fight tooth and nail. It’s not me being unfair. It’s life.”

had such a warped view of

me? I’m scraping by, living a life worse than your pet dog. But aside

“When have I ever walked all over you? I’ve always treated

your pity. You’re friends with me just to flaunt your kindness. It must be quite a rush, huh? Being such a perfect person and being friends with someone like me who’s just trying to survive! You must feel so noble. Agnes, admit it. You look down on me,

head. It’s your own low self–esteem that makes you think

anymore. Jenny’s views

“Jared is mine to interview. Don’t you dare to stand in the way of my

you’re trying to steal my achievements.

Agnes‘ heart skipped

always took a chance to

“Then I wish you a successful interview this afternoon.”