Chapter 9

Agnes wrapped up her internship at The Tim Group and was all set for the new semester.

The day before school started, Laura gave her a ring, Inviting her over for dinner.

Once a big shot in showbiz, Laura was now Agnes‘ stepmother. Agnes‘ mom passed away when she was 12, and to her surprise, her dad got hitched to Laura just six

months later.

Her father, a gentle and loving man in her memory, had always taken care of her mother, especially when she was sick.

Agnes didn’t oppose her father remarrying, but what she couldn’t stomach was that Laura brought along a daughter, Beatrice. Only two years younger than Agnes, Beatrice was also her father’s biological daughter.

This clearly indicated that her dad had been playing outside his marriage for years. It wasn’t until Agnes grew up that she found out that her father’s affair with Laura was an open secret in their circle.

knocked off work early that day and found Agnes

tonight, and I’m taking my luggage with me. I’ll head straight to school tomorrow and won’t be back,” Agnes told Jared.

to

can handle it. My dad doesn’t know

if I go as your

they don’t know I’ve broken

you plan to spill the beans?” Jared asked

moment, “I’ll tell them tonight. Elton and I are history.”

He then handed her a key, “Here’s your

this for?” Agnes asked, looking

not far from your school, so

Agnes had been there once. It was a typical rich–people’s neighborhood with great privacy.

there.

plan to stay in the dorm,” Agnes

about me?” Jared

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