From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 128

Chapter 128

Janet couldn’t stand to see Darleen get the short end of the stick. She took Darleen’s hand firmly and said, “Don’t you worry, Darleen. When Gerry gets back, I’ll give him a piece of my mind.”

Gerry was indeed a bit thoughtless, Janet thought.

His words were too harsh, but thank goodness Edna was kind–hearted enough not to hold it against the kid.

Then there was Jonah who couldn’t even come back for Gerry’s birthday.

Who knew what he was so busy with?

Edna chuckled and said, “Janet, you shouldn’t spoil Darleen so much. You’re going to ruin

her!”

Janet held onto Darleen’s hand tighter. “Girls need a bit of spoiling. Gerry is becoming more and more of a recluse…” Janet’s voice trailed off, her face clouded with worry.

Edna reassured her, “Janet, I think Gerry’s a sensible boy. A quiet nature in a boy isn’t a bad thing. Don’t fret over it.”

the only one who lets it

the estate, Gerard made his way to the roadside and spotted his classmate, Healy, waiting for him.

over here!” Healy called

“Have you been

his head. “Just got here

brief pause, Healy continued, “So, your sister didn’t come with you

Gerard always had a little shadow following him

not my sister.

“Well, you never know. If her mom becomes your stepmom one day,

youthful face by the shadow, “What

know the moment I hear

nodded in agreement.

was lit up by the bright headlights of

passed by

in

do you keep trying to ingratiate yourself with Janet and Gerard?” It was bad enough that

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