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.”

who lets it

made his way to the roadside and spotted his classmate, Healy, waiting

over here!” Healy called out, waving his hand.

over. “Have you

shook his head. “Just got

Healy continued, “So, your

was common knowledge that Gerard always had a little shadow

coolly, “She’s not my sister. Why should

grin, “Well, you never know. If her mom becomes

cast over his youthful face by the shadow, “What about that matter

know the moment I hear anything. Let’s get moving. Kearney and

nodded in

winding mountain road was lit up by the bright headlights

car passed by them.

in the back seat.

ingratiate yourself with Janet and Gerard?” It was bad

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