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

and Agnes, still in her

by who she saw sitting at the table it was

conversation with Preston, who had a broad smile

deeply involved in the conversation, sweetly addressing him.

Agnes, immediately came over and put her arm affectionately around hers, welcoming her to

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

she was being dragged

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

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

would ask something like

she just looked

got back from Japan, and came straight

for