Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 380

Beatrice was smug as hell when she said, "You wanna know? Why not ask Alyssa? Let her spill the beans."

Then she sidled up to Agnes, "Agnes, you gotta get to the bottom of this. Don't let me down. Your mom might have been wrongly accused and she's probably still restless. Remember this when you and Jared are happy."

Upon seeing Agnes's frosty demeanor, a gleeful smirk crossed Beatrice's face. She exited the lounge triumphantly, leaving a pale and shaken Agnes behind. The thought that Beatrice's insinuations might be true terrified Agnes, but she was determined to uncover the truth.

That evening, Mamie extended a dinner invitation to Agnes, who declined gracefully. Mamie's preference for upscale private dining establishments often came with exorbitant price tags, typically in the four-figure range. While Mamie always footed the bill, Agnes felt uncomfortable after several such outings, especially given her lack of appetite that day.

Instead, after her day's work, Agnes headed to a quaint alley nearby. One of the dwindling historical streets in downtown that remained untouched by modern development, it was home to several authentic local eateries. She had chanced upon these gems on a prior occasion, with one in particular serving mouthwatering beef burgers. Ever since her arrival in S City, Agnes had made it a habit to frequent this spot nearly daily.

After a while, she got to know the owner. When she walked in, he greeted her with a smile, "Back again, are ya? The usual beef burger?"