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.”

you too much. You’ve

Agnes meant. In fact, if there were no other options left, Agnes would

there were other options,

stopped right at

low! That money

overheard my conversation with Dad in the study, you should know, I’ll be paying Jared back this money. If you want this favor, then write a check, I’ll give it to

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

is my money, then what does my money

don’t get cocky! Everything you have now will be mine

in arguing

and locked the door, leaving Beatrice to pound on the door in anger.

was