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.

died in a car accident not long

time, Edna was pregnant.

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

Jonah, which made Janet very fond of her. She

sweltering heat, you

the broth and handed it to Janet, “Nonsense, you’ve

can

the broth, “By

was Edna’s daughter, born

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

started

Janet nodded.

when I was young, and I’ve always seen you as my mother.

speak your mind. There’s no need for

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heard rumors that Gerry’s mother was carrying twins. No matter what happened

how hard it is for a woman to

Edna’s hand, “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

tradition of only having boys.

sons, eleven grandsons, and three great–grandsons, but not a

there might be a granddaughter out there,

her excitement had been for nothing.

shocked, asked, “What do you

“That child isn’t Jonah’s.”