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?

Patsy was skeptical.

might not know the full story, but she knew

years, Jonah had never truly shown interest in

one–sided affair for Edna and Janet.

have tried to set Edna

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

were all smiling tigers – hoping she would marry Jonah and elevate the Fletchers to new

How absurd.

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

right, Patsy. It’s just a shame when someone wastes eighteen years for nothing, only to end up with broken dreams,”

but

became the lady of the Lindsay family, she’d make them all regret their actions

Fletcher came

woman doesn’t get a second chance at another

a good opportunity for a man

eyes flashed with scorn.

plans for her sons even