From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 118

Janet gazed at Jonah’s retreating figure and let out a heavy sigh.

Jonah had so much going for him, if only he weren’t so hopelessly devoted!

Unfortunately, he had given his heart to the wrong person. Carole wasn’t worth his unwavering loyalty.

Just then, there was a knock at the door.

“Madam, Edna Fletcher is here.”

At the mere mention of the name, Janet’s face brightened and she promptly bee–lined for the living room.

“Edna.”

“Janet.” Edna walked in, carrying a thermos. “I’ve made you some bone broth, with some herbs for wellness. You should drink it while it’s hot.”

Edna was 39 but looked after herself so well that she could pass for a woman in her early twenties. With her radiant beauty and graceful demeanor, she was always seen with a polite smile, never seeming to get upset about anything.

Edna and Jonah had grown up together, childhood sweethearts through and through.

She had always had a special place in her heart for Jonah.

Their families had even verbally agreed to a marriage between them when they were both children.

But it was a case of unrequited love.

When Edna found out that Jonah had forsaken her for a woman as plain as they come, she married a suitable man in a fit of pique.

her husband died in a car accident not long after

time, Edna was pregnant.

had wronged Edna. If Jonah hadn’t broken the engagement, Edna wouldn’t have

Edna didn’t remarry. She waited for Jonah, which made Janet very fond of her. She had long considered Edna Jonah’s future

you shouldn’t

and handed it to Janet, “Nonsense, you’ve looked after me

can do.”

the broth, “By the

was Edna’s daughter, born posthumously.

her husband’s death, Edna chose to keep

“Darleen started

Janet nodded.

glanced at Janet hesitantly, “Janet, my mother passed away when I was young, and I’ve always seen

speak your mind. There’s no need for

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words, “I’ve heard rumors that Gerry’s mother was carrying twins. No matter what happened back

Janet’s hand earnestly, continuing, “As a widow and a single mother, I know how hard it is for a woman to raise

“But don’t be fooled by Carole. Do you think I’m heartless? If that child was Jonah’s, wouldn’t I do everything to

Lindsay family had a tradition of only

had five sons, eleven grandsons, and three great–grandsons, but not

might be a granddaughter out there, she was over the

then all her excitement had been for nothing.

shocked, asked, “What do you

child isn’t Jonah’s.”