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.

car accident not long

that time, Edna was pregnant.

family had wronged Edna. If Jonah hadn’t broken the engagement, Edna wouldn’t have been widowed so

death, Edna didn’t remarry. She waited for Jonah, which made Janet very fond of

sweltering heat, you shouldn’t have troubled

handed it to

can

the bowl and tasted the broth,

daughter, born posthumously.

her husband’s death, Edna chose to keep the

“Darleen started school

Janet nodded.

away when I was young, and I’ve always seen you as my mother. There’s something I’m

speak your mind. There’s no

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that encouragement, Edna carefully considered her words, “I’ve heard rumors that Gerry’s mother was carrying twins. No matter what happened back then, that child is still part of the Lindsay family. Can you bear to

continuing, “As a widow and a single mother, I know how hard it is for a woman to raise a child alone. Please, forgive Carole. It’s clear

Edna’s hand, “But don’t be fooled by Carole. Do you think I’m heartless? If that child was

Lindsay family had a tradition of only

sons, eleven grandsons, and three great–grandsons, but not a single granddaughter.

be a granddaughter out there, she was over the

all her excitement had been for nothing.

shocked, asked, “What do you

child