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.

car and hauled her stuff to Maplewood Manor. As

Agnes was puzzled

her slip. “Oh, I just heard some celebs live here.

running into a celeb were slim. Each mansion was secluded, hidden behind towering trees with private driveways. The residents probably didn’t even know who

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

quickly retorted, “No, 1 should be treating you. Without you today, I could’ve been a real hot

and they went to Hot N Sizzlin‘ together.

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

have a fight?”

mention of Jenny, Agnes felt

about that. We might

eyes, Kerri regretted asking. “Forget it,” Kerri

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