Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 17

Kerri asked in surprise, “You’re moving out? You’re not gonna live in the dorm anymore?”

Agnes replied, “I’ve rented a place off campus, and I’m moving out tonight.”

Stunned, Kerri pressed, “Why the move? Isn’t it great with all four of us bunking in the dorm?”

Jenny cut in abruptly. “Kerri, drop it Agnes is Daddy’s little girl, probably not used to living in such a dump”

Kerri was speechless and taken aback by Jenny’s sarcastic comment. Weren’t they on good terms before? Did they have a fallout?

Ignoring Jenny’s jab, Agnes continued packing her stuff, which wasn’t much. Her new suitcase was far from full.

They rented a car and hauled her stuff to Maplewood Manor.

was

quickly covered up her slip. “Oh, I just heard some celebs live

mansion was secluded, hidden behind towering trees

already dark. Agnes offered, “Let me treat you

retorted, “No, 1 should be treating you. Without you today, I could’ve been a

didn’t protest, and they went to Hot N Sizzlin‘

Elton, and what happened between her and Jenny. But those were personal and emotional matters. She felt it was not her place to pry. So, at

have a

Agnes felt a pang in her

We might not be friends anymore,” Agnes

“Forget it,” Kerri said,

low. She agreed, even though she knew she couldn’t handle her booze.