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 accident not long after they

Edna was

wronged Edna. If Jonah hadn’t broken the engagement, Edna wouldn’t

made Janet very fond of her. She had long considered

sweltering heat, you shouldn’t have troubled yourself.”

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

can

broth, “By the way, where’s Darleen

was Edna’s daughter, born posthumously.

death, Edna chose to keep the

smiled, “Darleen started school today.”

Janet nodded.

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

speak your mind. There’s no need for formalities.”

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rumors that Gerry’s mother was carrying twins. No matter what happened back then, that child

know how hard it is for a woman to raise a child alone. Please, forgive Carole.

Janet patted Edna’s hand, “But don’t be fooled by Carole. Do you think I’m

family had a tradition of only having

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

be a granddaughter out there, she was over the

then all her excitement had

shocked, asked, “What

child isn’t Jonah’s.”