Heartstrings on Fire (Agnes and Jared)

Chapter 903

By the time Agnes wrapped up her work, it was dark outside. Stepping out of the television studio, a

wave of desolation suddenly washed over her, leaving her with an unsettling feeling of homelessness.

Her phone buzzed. It was Mamie, inviting her out for a late dinner. Agnes pondered for a moment

before agreeing. They decided to meet at Cloud View's Platinum Suite.

Agnes had thought Ivan would join them, but to her surprise, it was just Mamie sitting there, her

complexion not as radiant as usual. Lately, Agnes had noticed a lack of gossip and headlines about

Mamie. Ever since the film festival had come and gone, with Mamie missing out on the coveted Best

Actress award, she seemed to have taken a step back from the limelight, resting away from the public

eye.

Critics had speculated that the snub from the award had hit her hard, and her fans were still seething,

rallying against the perceived injustice served by the festival's jury.

It had been a while since Agnes had last seen Mamie. As she sat down, Agnes went straight to the

point, "How's your break? When do you plan to dive back in?" Content © provided by NôvelDrama.Org.

But Mamie cut to the chase, "Agnes, I'm pregnant."

Agnes nearly jumped out of her chair, "What?"

Mamie couldn't help but chuckle at her reaction, "Believe me, I wasn't half as shocked as you are when

I found out."

Agnes settled back down, "Is it Ivan's child?"

"Whose else could it be?" Mamie replied, a hint of weariness in her voice.

"When did this happen?"

"I found out today," Mamie confessed.

The news was as fresh as it was unsettling. Agnes' expression darkened slightly with concern.

"So Ivan doesn't know yet," Agnes assumed out loud.

"That's right, he's clueless for now. That's why I needed to talk to you. This was an accident, and I'm at

a loss," Mamie admitted.

Agnes well understood the gravity of the situation Mamie was facing. Being a celebrity under constant

media scrutiny, Mamie's every move was watched. And although Mamie and Ivan had been the subject

of underground romance rumors, their so-called 'sibling' relationship had provided a shield from media

frenzy. To the public, Ivan was the doting brother,' a title that had endeared him to many and kept the

gossip at bay.

But if the truth of their relationship came to light, the ensuing scandal could be cataclysmic. Agnes

knew too well the power of rumors and public opinion; they could shatter lives and careers in the blink

of an eye.

The potential fallout was terrifying to consider. Would Mamie and Ivan be branded with the stigma of

incest? Would Mamie's fans feel betrayed by her? Could her endorsements be jeopardized, with

companies demanding exorbitant sums for reputational damage?

The implications were vast, extending far beyond individual success or disgrace.

And then there was the matter of the Bartley family. Mamie, adopted by the Bartleys, had always been

treated as a harbinger of bad luck. Ivan, on the other hand, was the family's prized heir. Agnes had

witnessed firsthand how Lara, from the Bartley's second house, had tormented Mamie, even resorting

to physical aggression.

The exposure of Mamie's pregnancy could provide ammunition for the Bartley family to clamp down on

Ivan, threatening his inheritance and standing within the family.

The concerns that plagued Agnes were a mirror of Mamie's own fears.