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.

more natural makeup look, which made her look stunningly different. Agnes, although not really in the mood for dinner, sensed that today was

where everyone was waiting. Beatnce left, and Agnes, still in her pajamas, hurriedly changed and made her way to

who she saw sitting at the

was engaged in a cheerful conversation with Preston, who had a broad smile on his face.

the conversation,

her arm affectionately around hers, welcoming her to the table.

could sense something cunning in her eyes. It became apparent that Beatrice’s earlier sweetness and elegant appearance were all for Jared But why was Jared here

like she was being dragged to

today. Why

in, “Jared, Agnes mentioned you were on a business trip in Japan. When did you come back?”

Beatrice would ask something like this.

feel guilty, she

just got back from Japan, and came straight here from

expression froze for a