Heartstrings On Fire ( Jared and Anita ) 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
Laure 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, dont 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 be 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 Mc Laura.
Just because Agnes refused to call her mom, he followed suit
Agnes just quietly ate her food unbothered by the drama
Jared spent the dinner chatting with Preston discussing stocks, financing, and real estate prices.
Beatrice kept interrupting, but her comments were often ridiculous
Laura served another dish, roasted lobster
The crustaceans shell was hard and prickly, making it difficult to peel, but it was Beatrice’s favorite dishi
She pricked her finger while peeling the lobster, drawing blood
Beatrice held out her finger to Jared “Look, pricked my finger”
Jared replied nonchalantly “Put a band–aid on it
Beatrice giggled. Thanks for your concern”
And then Jared started peeling the lobster
He chatted with Preston while effortlessly peeling the lobster
Beatrice thought Jared’s movements were graceful His long fingers, his unturned movements gave off an indescribable relaxed aura. The peeled lobster went into a new plate glistening and translucent, and Jared’s fingers remained oil–free
Beatrice couldn’t contain her happiness when she mentioned her pricked finger, and Jared took it upon himself to peel the lobster for her. A sense of anticipation welled up inside her, and the feeling only grew stronger as time passed. After a while, Jared stopped, wiped his hands with a wet napkin, and naturally handed the plate to Beatrice It was meant for her and she was overjoyed eager to reach out and savor the dish
“Thank you “Beatrice started to say, but her words were cut short as Jared said nonchalantly, “Give it to Agries”
In an instant, Beatrice’s face turned pale
But Jared gave her a polite smile. “Thank you”
Beatrice managed a strained smile, “Sure”
Saying that she got up and carried the plate over to Agnes
Despite trying to control herself, she still stammed the plate down in front of Agnes, her voice dripping with sarcasm, “Agnes, Jared is so considerate, right? You’re so lucky”
