Heartstrings on Fire

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.

been straightened, and she wore a lighter, more natural makeup look, which made her look stunningly different. Agnes, although not really in

all smiles, urged Agnes to hurry downstairs where everyone was waiting. Beatnce left, and Agnes, still in her pajamas, hurriedly changed and made her way to the dining room.

taken aback by who she saw sitting

a cheerful conversation with Preston, who had a broad

Beatrice, who seemed to be deeply involved in the conversation, sweetly addressing him. Agnes felt a pang of surprise

came over and put her arm affectionately around hers, welcoming her

cunning in her eyes. It became apparent that Beatrice’s earlier sweetness and elegant appearance were all for Jared But why was Jared here in the first place?

like she was being dragged

“Agnes, Jared came over today. Why didn’t you let

“Jared, Agnes mentioned you were on a business

knew Beatrice would ask something

she didn’t feel guilty, she just looked at Jared

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

expression froze for