From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 230

Despite being barely literate, an ugly face, and some odd quirks, he had managed to drive away five wives. One even took such a desperate leap from the eleventh floor that she was still in a coma at the hospital.

Biting back her anger, Edna looked up at her two sisters–in–law. “Thanks for the concern, but Jonah and I are doing just fine. We haven’t tied the knot yet because we’re taking the kids‘ feelings into account. Oh, and would you mind letting Mom and Dad know that I won’t be home for dinner tonight?”

With that, Edna stood up to leave.

Patsy, puzzled, asked, “Where are you off to on The Christmas Eve?”

Samantha was equally curious.

Edna replied with a smile, “Tonight, I’m taking Darleen over to Jonah’s place for Christmas.”

Visiting the Lindsays for Christmas was something Janet had mentioned to her a while back.

The room fell silent at her words.

It had been years. This was the first time Edna was going to spend Christmas with the Lindsays.

Could it be that things were finally getting serious?

was skeptical.

know the full story, but

years, Jonah had never

always been a one–sided

Patsy wouldn’t have tried to set

lie about something like this?” Edna’s smile hid her

she would marry Jonah and elevate the Fletchers to new heights, yet fearing she would become the

How absurd.

without humor, “Well, plans can change. Some words are better

for nothing, only to end up with broken dreams,” Samantha chimed in with sarcasm.

remained unchanged, but inside, she sneered.

the lady of the Lindsay family,

Fletcher

woman doesn’t get a second chance at another eighteen years. Edgar may not be a looker, but he’s wealthy and influential. I’ve heard that the newly appointed official is his relative!”

emphasis, Jessica continued earnestly, “Don’t miss out on a good opportunity for a man who doesn’t have you in his heart. I’m your mother, I wouldn’t steer you

flashed

laying out plans for her sons even as