Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 148

When it came to Agnes' biological mom, Beatrice suddenly turned all serious.

She knew that Agnes' real mom and her own mother were both big-shot actresses in the entertainment industry back in the day.

Later, Preston married Julia, but at the same time, he didn't cut ties with Laura.

Two years after Agnes was born, Beatrice came into the world.

But Laura bit her tongue for ten years, only going public with Preston after Julia passed away.

Beatrice blurted out, “But I can't wait for ten years.”

Laura reassured her, “Don't sweat it. I won't let you walk in my shoes. Within a year, Agnes will definitely divorce Jared. And you'll be the one sitting in that spot.”

Beatrice was over the moon, “Mom, do you have a plan?”

Laura replied, “That's not your concern. Your job now is to doll up and make a good impression on the Whitfield family elders today.”

Beatrice perked up immediately and started prepping.

Preston was in high spirits on the way, “Who would've thought Agnes would marry Mr. Whitfield? That's a surprise. But, she's my girl all right; she sure knows how to pick them.”

Laura retorted flatly, “Sure, she's your daughter. Been married for four months and didn't tell us. Who knows how long she would've kept it hush-hush if it wasn't for the media. She doesn't consider me family, that's fine. But now, she doesn't even care about you, her own father.”

Preston's face fell a bit.

He truly couldn't comprehend why Agnes had kept her marriage a secret.

But he still said, “Maybe she had her reasons.”

Laura responded, “She just dislikes me, her stepmother. Tell me, what have I done to upset her in these past ten years? I know she blames me for her mother's suicide and takes it all out on me. But she doesn't understand that her mother brought it upon herself…”