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.”

one who lets it

the roadside and spotted

Healy called out, waving his hand.

over. “Have you been waiting long?”

got here a bit

continued, “So, your sister

was common knowledge that Gerard always had a little

replied coolly, “She’s not my sister. Why should she follow me?”

mom becomes your stepmom one day,

face by the shadow, “What about that matter I asked you to

moment I hear anything. Let’s get moving. Kearney

in agreement.

winding mountain road was lit up by the bright headlights of several

small car passed by

and Darleen were in the back

Janet and Gerard?” It was bad enough that Edna was doing it, but to drag her into it too…

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