From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 262

Janst thought “It was my fault“:

She shouldn’t have doubled Gemid.

With a flourish, Gerard slipped the amethyst bracelet around Janel’s wrist.

Deep purple was her favorite color.

Janet’s smile doepened. “Thank you, Gerry. I love it. You’ve grown into such a thoughtful young man.”

Gerard grinned, Tim just happy you like it, Grandma. You mised me all by yourself. It’s only right that I show my gratitude.”

At his words, a look of sheer contentment washed over Janet’s face

She always knew that Gerard was a good, dutiful boy.

Seeing that Janet’s anger had dissipated, Gerard continued, “Grandma, Im sorry for worrying you. It’s getting late, and let me walk you to your room.”

“Alright,” Janet nodded.

The pair ambled off, a picture of harmony and warmth.

Delia watched their retreating figures, her brows knitting together in frustration.

She had thought there’d be a stormy confrontation.

A rift between them,

But, contrary to her expectations, not only was there no rift, but Janet’s affection for Gerard seemed to grow even stronger.

Back in her room, Delia dialed Edna’s number.

say much, only reminding

ng Edna t

Gerard had returned and Janet hadn’t

hanging up, Edna’s expression turned dark

had worked hard to sow discord between the two, only for Gerard to undo it with a mere photograph and bracelet, making Janet forget all the

Gerard’s trip to Cloudcrest was to see Carole, and she

seemed she had underestimated

matter how clever he was, what

he was just a

was determined to become Jonah’s wife, bear his children,

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room, the smile vanished from his face. He grabbed his phone safely

Despite the late hour, Nanson replied

City, let me know. I know this place like the back of my hand.”

Mr. Yeager, “Mr. Yeager,

My niece keeps talking about getting into Capital University. If she

curved into a faint smile as he read

must be

had any siblings. If so, he might also

would his uncle be

in thought, Gerard eventually texted back, “I’ll be waiting for you in Capital City.”

late. Get some

“Goodnight, Mr. Yeager.”

sending the message, Gerard headed off to the bathroom for

the blink of an eye, Valentine’s Day arrived,

were returning to school.

09:41

was