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.

much, only reminding

ng Edna t

had returned and Janet hadn’t exploded

expression turned dark and dangerous, “Playing games with

had worked hard to sow discord between the two, only for Gerard to undo it with a

that Gerard’s trip to Cloudcrest was to

seemed she had

he was, what could

was just a

wife, bear his children,

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the Lindsay family mansion,

room, the smile vanished from his

late hour, Nanson replied promptly.

ever come to Capital City, let me know. I know

texted Mr. Yeager, “Mr. Yeager,

do. My niece keeps talking about getting into Capital University. If she makes it,

faint smile as

Nanson’s family must

siblings. If so, he might also

be like?

in thought, Gerard eventually texted back, “I’ll be waiting for

Get

“Goodnight, Mr. Yeager.”

off to the bathroom

of an eye, Valentine’s Day arrived, and Cloudcrest was

were returning to school.

09:41

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