Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 17

Kerri asked in surprise, “You’re moving out? You’re not gonna live in the dorm anymore?”

Agnes replied, “I’ve rented a place off campus, and I’m moving out tonight.”

Stunned, Kerri pressed, “Why the move? Isn’t it great with all four of us bunking in the dorm?”

Jenny cut in abruptly. “Kerri, drop it Agnes is Daddy’s little girl, probably not used to living in such a dump”

Kerri was speechless and taken aback by Jenny’s sarcastic comment. Weren’t they on good terms before? Did they have a fallout?

Ignoring Jenny’s jab, Agnes continued packing her stuff, which wasn’t much. Her new suitcase was far from full.

hauled her stuff to Maplewood Manor. As they pulled up to the community,

Agnes was

heard some celebs live here. If you run into

hidden behind towering trees with private

“Let me treat you to

be treating you. Without you today, I could’ve been a real

went to Hot N Sizzlin‘ together.

had a million questions about Agnes, like why the sudden move, why she broke up with Elton, and what happened between her and Jenny. But those were personal and emotional matters. She felt it was not her place to pry. So, at dinner, she went for a safer question.

and Jenny have

the mention of Jenny, Agnes felt a pang in

We might not be friends

pain in Agnes‘ eyes, Kerri regretted asking. “Forget it,” Kerri said, “Agnes, if you’re feeling down, let’s have

feeling pretty low. She agreed, even though she