Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 56

Patrick declared, “I’ve got all of Jenny’s files, and I backed up all the fake ones loo. And the untouched half a million in my account is the best proof you need. Just trace the payment, and you’ll know I’m not lying.”

Jenny’s face tumed pale with fear.

“And the most important thing,” Patrick continued, “is whether Jenny is pregnant or had a miscarriage, that’s something a quick trip to the hospital can verify. It’s not something you can forge or lie about.”

Jenny could no longer stand upright, she stumbled back a couple of steps and plopped down on a nearby chair.

Suddenly, she seemed to remember something and lunged at Elton, clutching his hand: “Elton, everyone else might misunderstand me, but you can’t. I love you, I really do.”

The truth was as clear as day.

was shocked that such a young girl could be

You nearly made us misunderstand Agnes. Thank God, we’ve seen your true colors now. If you actually married into our family, it’d

sighed in agreement.

and said, “Elton, I really

me.”

part of your plan to set up Agnes? Stop lying,

to make you give up on Agnes. Elton, we’ll have children. Soon. You have to believe me. I can’t

yanking his hand away

1, Elton, hereby call off our engagement. From this moment on, we have nothing to

each other.”

her, pleading. “Elton, you can’t do this to me. I love you so much. We were supposed to get engaged soon and go study abroad together. You promised. You can’t do this

shoved Jenny away, his eyes filled with disgust and anger.