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 packing when he got home.

heading back home tonight, and I’m taking my luggage with me. I’ll head straight to school tomorrow and

me to tag along?”

I can handle it. My dad

go as your “boyfriend“?” Jared

broken

do you plan to spill the beans?” Jared

for a moment, “I’ll tell them tonight. Elton and

but smile. He then handed her a key, “Here’s your gift.”

this for?” Agnes asked, looking at the key in surprise.

Manor. It’s not far from your school,

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

there.

stay in the dorm,” Agnes said.

me?”

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