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.”

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

here!” Healy called out, waving his

over. “Have you been

head. “Just got here a

a brief pause, Healy continued, “So, your sister

Gerard always had a

not my sister.

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

lips, a mysterious veil cast over his youthful face by the

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

nodded in

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

small car passed by them.

and Darleen were in the back seat.

to ingratiate yourself with Janet and Gerard?” It

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