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,

ng Edna t

returned and Janet hadn’t exploded in

hanging up, Edna’s expression turned dark and

discord between the two, only for Gerard to undo it

to Cloudcrest was to see Carole, and she would never

had underestimated Gerard.

matter how clever he was, what could

he was just a

become Jonah’s wife, bear his children, and push Gerard out

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

the late hour, Nanson replied

you ever come to Capital City, let me know.

Mr. Yeager,

My niece keeps talking about getting into Capital

lips curved into a faint smile as he read the message.

family must be nice.

own mother had any siblings. If so, he

be

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

Get some

“Goodnight, Mr. Yeager.”

sending the message, Gerard headed off to the bathroom for a shower,

arrived, and Cloudcrest was bustling

were returning to school.

09:41

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