Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 390

Laura was fuming at Jared’s cold heartedness.

She let go of Agnes’s hand, walked over to Preston and blurted out, “Can’t you say something? Beatrice may have messed up big time, but she’s still your kid Everybody screws up! Beatrice is just 19, can’t you give her a shot at making things right?”

Preston stood up

He turned around and muttered, “Beatrice screwed up too bad this time. I’ve got nothing to say”

Preston was dead set on keeping his mouth shut.

Preston’s back, “Preston, you’re heartless and ungratefull 1 must’ve been blind to wait for you for ten years, even risked my life to bear you a daughter. You promised to take care of us for life, have you? What have you done for us all these years? Beatrice is suffering in jail right now, and you, her father, don’t give a damn! Is it because only the kids Julia bore are

white Preston, clearly pained, struggled to comprehend the situation. Both Agnes and Beatrice were his beloved daughters. He was blindsided by Beatrice’s extreme actions and by the revelation of Jared’s unique background. Now, with Agnes married, she held the title of Mrs. Whitfield. Preston found himself

had had enough. “Dad,” she interjected, Td like some time alone with Ms.

exchanged a confused glance with Preston, but ultimately, they both exited the room,

a mix of anger and disdain.

her life, Agnes felt patronized by Laura. However, Laura had underestimated

down, Jared decided to let Beatrice rot in

have Beatrice locked up, she wouldn’t be getting out any sooner.

had to serve three years, it would ruin

you should know, whether Beatrice goes to jail or not, it’s my