Heartstrings on Fire Chapter 226

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. 

Her hair, usually wavy, had been straightened, and she wore a lighter, more natural makeup look, which made her look stunningly different. Agnes, although not really in the mood for dinner, sensed that today was somehow special. 

Beatrice, all smiles, urged Agnes to hurry downstairs where everyone was waiting. Beatnce left, and Agnes, still in her pajamas, hurriedly changed and made her way to the dining room. 

As she entered, she was taken aback by who she saw sitting at the table it was Jared 

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

Next to Jared sat Beatrice, who seemed to be deeply involved in the conversation, sweetly addressing him. Agnes felt a pang of surprise and confusion. 

Beatrice, noticing Agnes, immediately came over and put her arm affectionately around hers, welcoming her to the table. 

Despite Beatnce’s smile, Agnes 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 in the first place? 

Agnes felt like she was being dragged to the table by Beatrice. 

Preston chided, “Agnes, Jared came over today. Why didn’t you let us know earlier?” 

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

Agnes knew Beatrice would ask something like this. 

But she didn’t feel guilty, she just looked at Jared 

Jared casually replied, “I just got back from Japan, and came straight here from the airport.” 

Beatrice’s expression froze for a moment. 

He hadn’t really gone on a business trip to Japan, yet he agreed so naturally. 

Beatrice said this just to inform Jared that Agnes was lying 

But instead of exposing the truth, Jared had gone along with her lie. 

Beatrice’s fingers clenched tightly 

Laura emerged from the kitchen, beaming, “Agnes, you should ve told us earlier, I could’ve cooked more dishes. It was too rushed today, and I could only whip up 

some basic ones.” 

Even though she said ‘basic’, there was a wide variety of dishes on the table. 

Agnes casually said, “He’s not a head of state or something Treating him like a VIP isn’t that like treating him as family?” 

Laura never saw it coming that Agnes would talk back to her.