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.

They rented a car and hauled her stuff to Maplewood Manor. As they pulled up to the community, Kerri

Agnes was puzzled

I just heard some celebs live here. If you run into

was secluded, hidden behind towering trees with private driveways. The residents probably didn’t even know who their neighbors

“Let me treat you to dinner tonight. Let’s go to

“No, 1 should be treating you. Without you today,

they went to Hot N Sizzlin‘

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,

and Jenny have a fight?” Kerri asked.

mention of Jenny, Agnes felt a

not talk about that. We might not

Kerri regretted asking. “Forget it,” Kerri said, “Agnes, if you’re feeling down,

Agnes was feeling pretty low. She agreed, even though she knew she couldn’t handle her booze.