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.

a lighter, more natural makeup look, which made her look stunningly different. Agnes, although not really in the mood for dinner, sensed that today was somehow

to hurry downstairs where everyone was waiting. Beatnce left, and Agnes, still in her pajamas, hurriedly changed and made her way

who she saw sitting at the table it

conversation with Preston, who had

to be deeply involved in the conversation, sweetly

put her arm affectionately around

could sense something cunning in her eyes. It became apparent that Beatrice’s earlier sweetness and elegant appearance were all for Jared But

was being dragged to

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

a business trip in Japan. When did you come back?”

knew Beatrice would ask

guilty, she just looked at Jared

casually replied, “I just got back from Japan, and came

for a