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.

her husband died in a car accident not

that time, Edna

Edna. If Jonah hadn’t broken the engagement, Edna wouldn’t have been widowed so young.

made Janet very fond of

sweltering heat, you shouldn’t have

and handed it to Janet, “Nonsense, you’ve looked

I can do.”

and tasted the broth,

was Edna’s daughter, born posthumously.

her husband’s death, Edna chose to

started school

Janet nodded.

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

your mind. There’s

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that Gerry’s mother was carrying twins. No matter what happened back then, that child is still part of the

a widow and a single 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 her.”

Janet patted 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 bring them

tradition of only

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

there might be a granddaughter out there, she was

then all her excitement had

asked, “What do you mean?”

sighed, “That child isn’t Jonah’s.”