Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 544

Beatrice’s hand balled into a tight fist.

After four years of no contact, Agnes had become so cunning.

Since she couldn’t keep up her nonchalant act in front of Agnes, Beatrice didn’t want to pretend anymore.

She asked directly, “You disappeared for four years, didn’t you? Why come back if you disappeared? What’s your game?”

Agnes‘ face was beaming as she casually picked up a glass of champagne from the tower and took a sip.

Then she said nonchalantly, “Take a wild guess!”

Seeing Agnes so calm and collected, Beatrice grew more uneasy.

She blurted out, “You came back for Jared, didn’t you? You’re divorced, Agnes. Don’t forget, you’re not Mrs. Whitfield anymore.”

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yourself look just like me? Isn’t it all just to catch Jared’s eye? But I guess you didn’t get what you wanted, seeing as Jared’s

as if regretfully, “Looks like you’re destined to be his

hear the sarcasm

a thorn in

the past, Jared was her brother–in–law, and

Thomas, Agnes would be right; he

the Valeria issue, and

have you to thank for that. With no outlet for his obsession with you, he’s been treating me as your stand–in for the past four years. Honestly, I don’t care if I’m a stand–in, as long as he’s by my side, as long as he’s holding me,

seemed somewhat self–sacrificing.

insolent attitude of the past

face felt eerily familiar

a bit like her past

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of the smile at the corner of her mouth seemed

worked hard to please Jared over the years.