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.

rented a car and hauled her stuff to Maplewood Manor. As they pulled up to the community, Kerri was

was

heard some celebs live here. If you

a celeb were slim. Each mansion was secluded, hidden behind towering trees with private driveways. The residents probably didn’t even

moving, it was already dark. Agnes offered, “Let

treating you. Without you today, I could’ve

didn’t protest, and they went to Hot N

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

Jenny have a fight?” Kerri

mention of Jenny, Agnes felt a pang in her

not talk about that. We might not

a flicker of pain in Agnes‘ eyes, Kerri regretted asking. “Forget it,” Kerri said,

was feeling pretty low. She agreed, even