From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 119

Edna shimmered with a glint of defiance, fleeting yet unmistakable, “Janet, you shouldn’t joke with me like that.

I’m dead serious, Edna. No joke,” Janet replied with a stern look.

Just then, a subtle tread of footsteps echoed in the living room.

Edna tumed to look.

A tall figure approached, backlit by the fading sunlight.

At thirty–nine, the man had shed any trace of youthful impatience, exuding an air of quiet assurance,

Jonah, having helmed the Lindsay family for years, commanded a presence that was both noble and intimidating. Such a man was undeniably captivating.

His limp, the result of a missing right leg, did not detract from his charm but added a unique allure. Throughout Capital City, a slew of debutantes were itching to get in good with Jonah, but over the years, no one had managed to snag his attention.

A blush crept onto Edna’s cheeks as she rose to her feet, “Jonah, I’ve simmered a pot of stew for Janet. Would you care for some?”

“No thanks,” Jonah replied curtly, striding past her.

He was always like this with her.

Once, Edna thought it was just his way.

Until one afternoon, she caught a glimpse of Jonah with Carole, his demeanor entirely different. That was when Edna realized he wasn’t naturally so detached.

But

now, with Carole’s betrayal, was Edna still less in his eyes than a fickle–hearted woman?

Janet chuckled, “Don’t mind him, Edna. Jonah’s always been like that. If he doesn’t want your delicious stew, more for me! His loss, really!”

Jonah and I grew up together. No one knows him better than I do. How could I be upset with

Janet added, “That’s why I’ve always said you’re the best match for Jonah.”

generous, deeply familiar with his ways,

boot.

approved of

In Cloudcrest.

entire day at school.

end of the day, her drastic transformation was the talk of the entire campus, with students from other classes

her first day in the new class, Anthea hadn’t touched her phone, instead paying close attention to the lessons.

fired up her computer to tackle some coding tasks.

was now two–thirds

rest could be managed on

coding, Anthea took moments to reply to her client’s

she shut down her computer to help out in the family diner.

I just got word from our tech wizard. The

lounged on the couch, one hand propping up his head, the other idly twirling a pen between his long fingers,

news, Sherman lazily lifted his eyelids, revealing deep–set eyes, “Have we identified Phoenix

wizard was a tough nut to

that serves up the best comfort food. You’ve got to try their specials! Let’s hit

other side.

Rebecca immediately set off to Yeager’s Delicacies with Alicia and Mae in tow. After

went anywhere without

again, despite the place being called Yeager’s Delicacies. She couldn’t fathom that Anthea had any real connection

establishment.

running a diner was ludicrous

Rebecca’s focus wasn’t on Anthea today. She quickly spotted Daniel and another man

from him.