Chapter 52 Agnes just stood there. Her eyes fixated on the invitation in Jennyâs hand.
The invite was all dreamy and fancy.
Jenny, grinning, said, âAgnes, donât tell me youâre still hung up on your past with Elton...â
âIâll go.â Agnes cut Jenny off, snatching the invite from her.
Onlookers couldnât help but stare at the interaction between Agnes and Jenny.
Past? What past? What happened between Agnes and Elton?
Agnes knew Jenny was deliberately bringing up the past, but why?
Sheâs already engaged to Elton. Why brought up their past?
Lily, standing at the podium, tapped on the table. âWeâre here to celebrate Jennyâs engagement. But since Jenny has stepped down as the president, Agnes, itâs time to step up. Youâve been with The Journalism Society for three years. Youâre the most experienced and outstanding member here. The role is yours.â
Agnes was a bit distracted, but she accepted the position.
Lakeside Collegeâs Journalism department was abuzz these days. Everyone knew about Jennyâs engagement to Elton.
Word on the street was that all the big shots from Willowbrook Town were invited.
But there were rumours on campus that Agnes was meddling with Jenny and Eltonâs relationship.
Apparently, a photo of Agnes and Elton was anonymously posted on the campus network.
The same photo that Jenny held in her hand. No doubt, it was Jennyâs doing.
The comments section was a mixed bag, but ultimately, everyone believed Agnes was causing trouble out of jealousy over Jenny and Eltonâs engagement.
After seeing the post, Agnes called Jenny directly. âYou already got what you wanted. Why are you still doing this?â
Jennyâs voice, laced with amusement, came through the phone. âJust for kicks. This is payback for all the humiliation Iâve endured. Agnes, Iâm going to crush you. I want everyone to know youâre the third wheel in my relationship with Elton.â
Agnes hung up. She didnât want to exchange another word with Jenny.
As Agnes walked around the campus, she was met with strange looks. She felt utterly drained.
She took three days off from the academic affairs office, citing health issues.
After that, she went to Maplewood Manor and slept for an entire day.
Jared was out of town.
Agnes hadnât left the house for those two days, barely eating and just sleeping.
When Jared returned and saw her condition, he helped her up.
Jared looked angry. âA heartless guy and a manipulative woman got you this messed up? Agnes, canât you toughen up?â
Agnes admitted she wasnât lough.
The heartless guy and the manipulative woman were once her boyfriend and best friend.
Jared guided Agnes to the bathroom. âTake a shower. Iâll take you out for some food later.â
Agnes followed Jared out, silent the entire time.
In the end, Jaredâs sleek Bentley pulled up in front of Caesar International Hospital.
Looking at the palaceâlike building. Agnes started to tremble.
Two huge electronic screens stood at the entrance, displaying Jenny and Eltonâs wedding photos.
It suddenly clicked for Agnes. Tonight was Jenny and Eltonâs engagement party.