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.

with the move. They rented a car and hauled her stuff to Maplewood Manor. As they

was

covered up her slip. “Oh, I just heard some celebs live here. If you run

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

moving, it was already dark. Agnes offered, “Let me treat you to dinner tonight. Let’s go to Hot N

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

protest, and they 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

Jenny have a

felt a pang in

that. We might not be

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

low. She agreed, even though she