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.

that day and found Agnes packing when

my luggage with me. I’ll head

me to tag along?” asked

My dad doesn’t

if I go as your “boyfriend“?” Jared

broken up with Elton,” Agnes

you plan to spill the beans?” Jared asked casually.

them tonight. Elton

determined look, Jared couldn’t help but smile. He

looking at

far from your school, so you can move in after school starts,” Jared

by Jared. Agnes had been there once. It was

there.

stay in

about me?” Jared

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