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.

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

hurry downstairs where everyone was waiting. Beatnce left, and Agnes, still in

by who she saw sitting

a cheerful conversation with Preston, who had a broad smile

be deeply involved in the

over and put her arm affectionately around

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

like she was being dragged to the table by Beatrice.

over today. Why didn’t you let us

instantly chimed in, “Jared, Agnes mentioned you were on a business trip in Japan. When did

ask something like

didn’t feel guilty, she just looked

from Japan, and came straight

expression froze for a moment.