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?”

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

back, “Who knew you had such a warped view of

blame others. It’s all on you for being too perfect. You were born with a silver spoon, beautiful, smart, top grades, a boyfriend who adores you. And me? I’m scraping by, living a life worse than your

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

being friends with someone like me who’s just trying to survive! You must feel so noble. Agnes, admit it.

“It’s all in your head. It’s your own low self–esteem that

argue anymore. Jenny’s views were just too extreme.

mine to interview. Don’t you dare to stand in

could respond, Jenny continued, “Even if you spill the beans, no one would believe you. They’ll just think you’re trying to steal my achievements. Agnes, you’ve got so much already, but Elton’s love and a bright future, they’ll all be mine in the end.”

mention of Elton, Agnes‘ heart skipped a

knew this was Agnes’sore spot, so she always took a

“Then I wish you a successful