Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 52

Agnes just stood there. Her eyes fixated on the invitation in Jenny’s hand.

The invite was all dreamy and fancy.

Jenny, grinning, said, “Agnes, don’t tell me you’re still hung up on your past with Elton…”

“I’ll go.” Agnes cut Jenny off, snatching the invite from her.

Onlookers couldn’t help but stare at the interaction between Agnes and Jenny.

Past? What past? What happened between Agnes and Elton?

Agnes knew Jenny was deliberately bringing up the past, but why?

She’s already engaged to Elton. Why brought up their past?

Lily, standing at the podium, tapped on the table. “We’re here to celebrate Jenny’s engagement. But since Jenny has stepped down as the president, Agnes, it’s time to step up. You’ve been with The Journalism Society for three years. You’re the most experienced and outstanding member here. The role is yours.”

was a bit distracted, but

department was abuzz these days. Everyone knew about Jenny’s engagement to Elton.

that all the big shots from Willowbrook Town

on campus that Agnes was meddling

photo of Agnes and Elton was anonymously posted

her hand. No doubt, it

believed Agnes was causing trouble out of jealousy over Jenny and Elton’s engagement.

seeing the post, Agnes called Jenny directly. “You already got what you

with amusement, came through the phone. “Just for kicks. This is payback for all the humiliation I’ve endured. Agnes, I’m going to crush you. I want

hung up. She didn’t want to exchange another word

met with strange looks. She felt utterly drained.

the academic affairs office,

to Maplewood Manor and slept for

was out of town.

house for those two days, barely

Jared returned and saw her condition, he