Chapter 226

Beatrice stormed off in a huff, leaving Agnes lying in bed, feeling miserable and clueless about what to do next.

The next day, being the weekend, Agnes had no school, so she slept in until noon. Apart from grabbing some lunch, she spent the entire day holed up in her room, not venturing outside

In the evening, there was a knock on her door, and Agnes assumed it was her nanny Latonia, calling her for dinner.

However, to her surprise, it was Beatrice standing there. Beatrice appeared to be in high spirits, a big grin plastered on her face as she said, “Agnes, let’s go to the dining room for dinner. My mom cooked today, and she whipped up all your favorite dishes.”

Agnes glanced at Beatrice, her brows furrowed.

Beatrice usually didn’t chat her up like this.

Something was definitely up

And Beatrice looked rather odd today, dressed in a white dress.

makeup look, which made her look stunningly different. Agnes, although not really in the mood for dinner, sensed

smiles, urged Agnes to hurry downstairs where everyone was waiting. Beatnce left, and Agnes,

entered, she was taken aback by who she saw sitting at the

engaged in a cheerful conversation with Preston, who had a broad

sat Beatrice, who seemed to be deeply involved in the conversation, sweetly addressing

noticing Agnes, immediately came over and put her arm affectionately around hers, welcoming her to the table.

that Beatrice’s earlier sweetness and elegant appearance were all for Jared But why was Jared

she was being dragged to the table

over today. Why didn’t

instantly chimed in, “Jared, Agnes mentioned you were on a business

would ask

feel guilty, she just looked at Jared

got back from Japan, and came straight here from the airport.”

expression froze for a

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