Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 390

Laura was fuming at Jared's cold-heartedness.

She let go of Agnes's hand, walked over to Preston and blurted out, "Can't you say something? Beatrice may have messed up big time, but she's still your kid. Everybody screws up! Beatrice is just 19, can't you give her a shot at making things right?"

Preston stood up.

He turned around and muttered, "Beatrice screwed up too bad this time. I've got nothing to say."

Preston was dead set on keeping his mouth shut.

Laura was shaking with anger, pointing at Preston's back, "Preston, you're heartless and ungrateful! I must've been blind to wait for you for ten years, even risked my life to bear you a daughter. You promised to take care of us for life, have you? What have you done for us all these years? Beatrice is suffering in jail right now, and you, her father, don't give a damn! Is it because only the kids Julia bore are your kids? Are the ones I bore nothing to you?"

Laura lashed out in anger, while Preston, clearly pained, struggled to comprehend the situation. Both Agnes and Beatrice were his beloved daughters. He was blindsided by Beatrice's extreme actions and by the revelation of Jared's unique background. Now, with Agnes married, she held the title of Mrs. Whitfield. Preston found himself speechless.

But Agnes had had enough. "Dad," she interjected, "I'd like some time alone with Ms. Laura. Could you both step out?"

Jared exchanged a confused glance with Preston, but ultimately, they both exited the room, leaving the two women alone. Agnes softly closed the door.

Laura, always poised, now appeared shaken. Her red, swollen eyes betrayed a mix of anger and disdain. "Have you truly decided to betray your own sister?" she challenged.