Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 226

Beatrice stormed off in a huff, leaving Agnes lying in bed, feeling miserable and clueless about what to do next.

The next day, being the weekend, Agnes had no school, so she slept in until noon. Apart from grabbing some lunch, she spent the entire day holed up in her room, not venturing outside

In the evening, there was a knock on her door, and Agnes assumed it was her nanny Latonia, calling her for dinner.

However, to her surprise, it was Beatrice standing there. Beatrice appeared to be in high spirits, a big grin plastered on her face as she said, “Agnes, let’s go to the dining room for dinner. My mom cooked today, and she whipped up all your favorite dishes.”

Agnes glanced at Beatrice, her brows furrowed.

Beatrice usually didn’t chat her up like this.

Something was definitely up

And Beatrice looked rather odd today, dressed in a white dress.

hair, usually wavy, had been straightened, and she wore a lighter, more natural makeup look, which made her look stunningly different. Agnes, although not

Beatnce left, and Agnes, still in her

taken aback by who she

Preston, who had a broad smile

Beatrice, who seemed to be deeply involved in the conversation, sweetly addressing him. Agnes felt a pang

over and put her arm affectionately

Beatnce’s smile, Agnes could sense something cunning in her eyes. It became apparent that Beatrice’s earlier sweetness

was being dragged to the table by Beatrice.

today. Why didn’t you let

mentioned you were on a business trip in Japan. When did

Beatrice would ask

she just looked at Jared

casually replied, “I just got back from Japan, and came straight

expression froze for a