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.

husband died in a car

time, Edna was

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

Janet very fond of her. She had long considered

sweltering heat, you shouldn’t have

ladled a bowl of the broth and handed it to

I can do.”

the bowl and tasted the broth, “By the way, where’s Darleen today?”

daughter,

chose

started school

Janet nodded.

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

mind. There’s no need for formalities.”

11:58

Edna carefully considered her words, “I’ve heard rumors that Gerry’s mother was carrying twins. No matter what happened back then, that child

mother, I know how hard it is for a

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

a tradition of only

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

granddaughter out there, she was over the

then all her excitement had been

asked, “What do you

child isn’t