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

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

over here!” Healy called

jogged over. “Have you been waiting

shook his head. “Just got

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

Gerard always had a

not my sister. Why should she follow

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

mysterious veil cast over his youthful face by the shadow, “What about that matter I asked you to

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

in agreement.

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

car passed by them.

Darleen were in the back

pouted, “Mom, aren’t things fine as they are? Why do you keep trying to ingratiate yourself with Janet and Gerard?”

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