Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 227

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

Agnes was usually the quiet one, so her sudden rebuttal took everyone by surprise.

Laura awkwardly laughed it off, “Why are you suddenly butting heads with me? Jared is, of course, family.”

Preston quickly interjected, “Let's all sit down and have dinner. Agnes, please, take a seat.”

Jared just watched Agnes from the sidelines.

He was seated at the right of the host, Preston.

And Beatrice had no qualms about taking the seat on the left.

Preston chided, “Beatrice, don't be so thoughtless. That seat should be for Agnes.”

Beatrice retorted, “This has always been my spot. I’m used to sitting here.”

Agnes said nothing and took the seat farthest from Jared.

She didn’t even look at him.

She didn’t understand why he had stormed off yesterday and then showed up out of the blue today.

What was he here for?

Laura quickly changed the subject, “Let's enjoy the meal. Jared, I made this salmon especially for you. I chatted with Agnes before, and she mentioned that this is your favorite.”

Jared replied indifferently, “Thank you, Ms. Laura.”

Laura’s expression faltered when she heard him call her Ms. Laura.

He regarded Preston as his father-in-law, but he still called her Ms. Laura.

Just because Agnes refused to call her mom, he followed suit.