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.”

Laura says, I won’t jeopardize your happiness. I owe you too much. You’ve finally found a home where

wasn’t really what Agnes meant. In fact, if there were no other options left, Agnes would definitely ask Jared for help.

Agnes hoped that as long as there were other options, they wouldn’t

stopped right at the door by Beatrice.

That money was clearly

her coldly. “Since you overheard my conversation with Dad in the study, you should know, I’ll be paying Jared back this money. If you want this

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

know that his money is my money, then what does

get cocky! Everything you have now will be mine sooner or

in arguing with her

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

days, Agnes was still swamped with