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.

stuff to Maplewood Manor. As they pulled up to the community, Kerri was taken

was

up her slip. “Oh, I just heard some celebs live here. If you run into any, snag me an

mansion was secluded, hidden behind towering trees with private driveways.

finished moving, it was already dark. Agnes offered, “Let me treat you to dinner

you. Without you today, I could’ve been

went

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.

you and Jenny have a fight?”

Agnes felt a

that. We might not be friends

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

She agreed, even though she knew she couldn’t handle