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.

and found Agnes packing when he got home.

taking my luggage with me. I’ll head straight to school tomorrow and

want me to tag

can handle it. My dad doesn’t know I’m hitched,” Agnes quickly

as

they don’t know I’ve broken up with

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

tell them tonight. Elton and

smile. He then handed

Agnes asked, looking at the key

to Maplewood Manor. It’s not far from your school, so you can move in after school starts,” Jared

villa owned by Jared. Agnes had been there once. It was

there.

in the

about me?” Jared asked.

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