Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 47

Agnes said. “Maybe I haven’t been through all that, but I know even if I had nothing, I wouldn’t stoop that low.”

Jenny scoffed, ‘Agnes, I’m not as noble as you, but you can’t deny it. I have a better shot at success. For people like us who grew up at the bottom, being kind only gets us kicked around. It’s useless. If I didn’t do this, how could I ever stand beside Elton, marry into a rich family, and get what I want?”

Agnes suddenly found the conversation tedious

She shrugged, “We don’t have much to talk about anymore, you have your values, and that’s cool. You live your life. I’ll live mine. You will marry into a rich family soon, and become a high–class lady”

Jenny laughed, “But, Agnes, I think I’ll need your help to marry into wealth.”

Agnes replied, “I’m incapable of that Don’t you already have Elton’s baby?”

of the Taylor family, but it won’t be enough to keep Elton. Only when he’s completely done with you will he really see me. Agnes, I told you today’s meetup was to end

left stunned.

fell

basketball stands. The stairs were right next to

suddenly leaned back and then fell onto the stairs. A scream echoed as she tumbled down the steps.

fast. Agnes had no idea what

hit the ground, she screamed, “My baby! Agnes,

of unease

over from afar.

clutching her

kept repeating, “Agnes, why did you kill my baby? Why did you

was shaking, but her mind was unusually clear.

finally understood what Jenny meant by ‘ending things. She probably arranged for Elton to be here, timing and location all premeditated, just so he could witness this scene. Jenny’s scheming was frightening, but Agnes never imagined she would use her own child as a pawn. It was utterly

and bloodied hands. She gripped Elton’s hand tightly, “Elton, our baby, Agnes tried to hurt our baby. Get me to the hospital, quick, take me to the