Heartstrings on Fire

Agnes mulled it over for a bit, then went back to her room to grab that check. Then she headed to Preston’s office.

Preston was just sitting on the couch zoning out.

Agnes walked over and handed him the check, “Dad, you hang on to this for now. It may not do much, but it’s better than nothing”

Preston looked up. “Agnes.”

“Consider it as a loan from the Tim Group. I’ll figure out a way to pay it back. I’ll try to find other sources of cash too. I’ve just taken a gig as a brand spokesperson, once I get the fees for that, and payment for my previous film and some other income, I’ll transfer it all to your bank account.

Preston felt uneasy, “Agnes, you don’t have to do this. I don’t want to drag you down

Agnes was cool as a cucumber, “Look, the way things are at home, I can’t just turn a blind eye. I’ll do my best, but I hope you guys won’t rely on Jared. He’s my husband, but he doesn’t owe us anything.”

No matter what Laura says, I won’t jeopardize your happiness. I owe you too much. You’ve finally found a home where I can rest easy. I won’t let anyone look

really what Agnes meant. In fact, if there were no other

there were other options, they wouldn’t view the Whitfield family as their only

was stopped right at

you’re so low! That money was clearly borrowed

Dad in the study, you should know, I’ll be paying Jared back this money. If you want this favor, then write

money? I won’t fall for your trick and take on this

also know that his money is my money, then what does my money have to do with

cocky! Everything you have now will be mine sooner or

no interest in arguing with her

went straight into her room, closed and locked the door, leaving Beatrice to pound

days, Agnes was