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 after they wed.

time, Edna was pregnant.

had always felt guilty about it and believed their family had wronged Edna. If Jonah hadn’t

husband’s death, Edna didn’t remarry. She waited for Jonah, which made Janet

heat, you shouldn’t have

a bowl of the broth and handed it to Janet, “Nonsense, you’ve looked after me for

I can

took the bowl and tasted the broth, “By

Edna’s daughter, born

her husband’s death, Edna chose to keep the

“Darleen started school today.”

Janet nodded.

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

mind. There’s no need

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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 let them

hard it is

fooled by Carole. Do you think I’m heartless? If

family had a tradition

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

learned there might be a granddaughter out there,

then all her excitement had been for nothing.

“What do you mean?”

“That child