From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 324

Chapter 324

Janet had a sister once. She was over a decade younger and had a happy family of her own, once upon a time. Sadly, twenty years ago, her sister tragically fell into the grip of drug addiction. Her descent dragged her husband down with her, and in a haze of overdose-induced hallucinations, she ended up setting their house ablaze. Just like that, a once happy home was shattered. Destroyed by addiction. And so, Janet grew to despise anyone who dabbled in drugs with a burning passion. Even if that person was her beloved grandson.

Gerard was on a path to ruin everything! Ruining her, his grandmother. Janet trembled with anger, her vision blurring as she nearly passed out from the fury. Seeing this, Edna hurried over to support Janet, her voice soft as she tried to cover for Gerard, "Janet, please, let's not jump to conclusions. Gerry's a good kid, always so obedient. I can't imagine him doing anything so disgraceful!"

rage even further. "Edna, stop making excuses for him! He's betrayed everything we stand for! And I've been wondering why he's been

at Darleen, a flash of pride in her eyes.

had always been wise beyond her years. Gerard, on the other hand, was born of Carole,

let's just calm down and get to the bottom of this. None of us have actually seen Gerry doing anything. It wouldn't be right to accuse him without proof." Delia chimed in, "Ms. Edna is right! But, Mrs. Lindsay, I

way to Gerard's room on the third floor. The door was ajar. From the hallway, they could see Gerard's silhouette. His back was to them, making it hard to see exactly what he was doing, but on the table, there was a suspicious bag of white powder and some papers. If that wasn't drug use, what

Edna and Darleen exchanged looks, a glint of triumph in their eyes. No matter what excuses Gerard might come up with, it seemed unlikely Janet would ever forgive him now. From this point on, Gerard would be cut off from the Lindsay fortune. Eventually, Darleen

by the sudden intrusion, quickly hid whatever he was holding in a drawer, turning around with a panicked look, "Gran... Grandma,