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.

in a car accident not long after they

that time, Edna was pregnant.

believed their family had wronged Edna. If Jonah hadn’t broken

made Janet very fond of her. She had long considered Edna

this sweltering heat, you shouldn’t

the broth and handed it to

I can

the broth, “By the way,

Edna’s daughter,

husband’s death, Edna chose to keep the baby.

“Darleen started school today.”

Janet nodded.

my mother passed away when I was young, and I’ve always seen

your mind. There’s no need

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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 let them fend for

mother, I know how hard it is for a woman to raise a child alone. Please, forgive Carole. It’s clear that Jonah still loves

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

a tradition of only having

grandsons, and three great–grandsons, but not a single granddaughter. She had always dreamed

she learned there might be a granddaughter out there, she was

all her excitement

shocked, asked, “What do you mean?”

sighed, “That child isn’t