Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 375

Chapter 375

Agnes felt her more and more disappointed.

She had known all along that there was a direct link between Beatrice and that incident.

But, when she heard her admit it herself, Agnes felt a pang of pain in her heart.

Agnes’s voice grew colder: “What do you think I’ve taken from you, from what you had?”

Beatrice’s voice quivered with suppressed rage. “Agnes, I’ve resented you for as long as I can remember. Why

were you always the golden girl of the Pritchard family. while I was pushed to the sidelines? Whispered rumors

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labeled me the result of an affair. Why? Our parents were genuinely in love, yet everyone saw our family as an

impediment. Knowing I had a half-sister was a stain on my identity, all because of you. Father always had a soft

spot for you. Remember the marriage proposal from the Whitfield family? He handed it to you, as though you were

his only daughter. Did he ever think maybe I was better suited for Jared? You were aware of my feelings for him,

yet you stepped in and overshadowed me. Every step of the way you’ve been a thorn in my side. My resentment

for you? It runs deep: If I could, I’d erase you from my life.”

Agnes felt these words were nothing but ludicrous.

“Beatrice, if you think you’re living in my shadow, it’s because your mother interfered with my parents’ marriage.

No matter what the reason, as a woman, she shouldn’t have destroyed someone else’s family. If it was true love,

she could’ve made my dad divorce and marry her in a proper way. But she didn’t. She chose this path, so she can’t

blame the world’s judgment. As for you, you’ve been lazy and aimless since childhood. Dad has spent so much

money on your tutoring, yet you’re still blaming him for not favoring you. As for Jared, it’s even more laughable.

You knew Jared was already married to me, but you still clung on to him shamelessly. Where did you get the nerve

to think Jared would like you? You don’t seem to have any shame about wrecking someone else’s marriage and

even going to great lengths to frame me. Beatrice, you shouldn’t hate me, you should hate Ms. Laura for not

instilling proper values in you since childhood, for not teaching you that wrecking someone else’s family is

disgraceful. If Ms. Laura didn’t teach you these things, as your older sister, I’ll teach you a lesson today.” Agnes took

a step forward.

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Slap!

With a resounding smack, another slap met Beatrice’s face. This time, it wasn’t from Mamie but Agnes. Reeling

from the shock, tears of indignation welled in Beatrice’s eyes. Having been slapped by Mamie throughout the day

and now by Agnes was more than she could bear

With rage clouding her judgment, Beatrice charged at Agnes, her nails outstretched. But Agnes, composed and

quick, caught her assailant’s wrist, gripping it with such force that Beatrice’s face twisted in pain. The pressure was

so intense, it felt like her bones might shatter.

Once satisfied she’d made her point, Agnes released her. “Beatrice, she began, her voice cold and steady. Tve

tolerated your antics before. But what you’ve done lately is far too much. This slap? Consider it a warning. Just

because I chose peace before doesn’t mean I’m defenseless. Mess with me, especially using underhanded

schemes, and you’ll regret it. Next time? I won’t be as merciful”