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.”

sighed, “Don’t worry. No matter what Laura says, I won’t jeopardize your happiness. I owe you too much. You’ve finally

if there were no other options left,

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

was stopped right at the door

so low! That money

looked at 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 favor,

Agnes with disdain, “Jared is your husband, Isn’t his money your money? I won’t fall for your trick and take on

also know that his money is my money, then what does my money

now will be

had no interest in arguing with

room, closed and locked the door, leaving Beatrice to pound on the

following days, Agnes was still swamped with work.