Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 544

Beatrice’s hand balled into a tight fist.

After four years of no contact, Agnes had become so cunning.

Since she couldn’t keep up her nonchalant act in front of Agnes, Beatrice didn’t want to pretend anymore.

She asked directly, “You disappeared for four years, didn’t you? Why come back if you disappeared? What’s your game?”

Agnes‘ face was beaming as she casually picked up a glass of champagne from the tower and took a sip.

Then she said nonchalantly, “Take a wild guess!”

Seeing Agnes so calm and collected, Beatrice grew more uneasy.

She blurted out, “You came back for Jared, didn’t you? You’re divorced, Agnes. Don’t forget, you’re not Mrs. Whitfield anymore.”

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Beatrice. Why have you gone to such lengths to make yourself look just like me? Isn’t it all just to catch Jared’s eye? But I guess you didn’t get what you wanted, seeing as Jared’s

if regretfully, “Looks like you’re destined to be his sister–in–law for life.”

hear the sarcasm

was like a thorn in her heart.

past, Jared was her brother–in–law, and now he still is.

really marries Valeria Thomas, Agnes would be right; he might always be

Valeria issue, and now

changed between Jared and me. He doesn’t see me the same way anymore. But have you to thank for that. With no outlet for his obsession with you, he’s been treating me as your stand–in for the past four years. Honestly, I don’t care if I’m a stand–in, as long as he’s by my side, as long as he’s holding me, kissing my lips,

words seemed somewhat

and insolent attitude of the past was gone.

on Beatrice’s face felt eerily familiar to Agnes.

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