From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 325

Chapter 325

Edna put a special emphasis on the phrase, "You're your father's only child."

She made sure Janet heard it loud and clear.

Because Gerard was Jonah's only offspring, the sole heir to the Lindsay legacy, he couldn't afford to slip up, not even in the slightest.

And when it came to drugs, well, that was a one-way ticket to ruin. Once you're hooked, there's no coming back. It's like signing your own death warrant.

And a junkie? They had no place carrying on the Lindsay name!

Her words weren't meant to help Gerard; they were a direct hit, designed to take him down.

Gerard looked up at Edna, confusion and anger swirling in his gaze. "Edna, what are you talking about? I've done nothing wrong. Why should I apologize to Grandma? What exactly are you up to?"

were sharp, cutting to the heart of Edna's

Edna didn't miss a beat, her lips curling into a smug

was fighting a losing battle. His defiance only served to make

admit, I fell for your dad because we were once engaged. But I've had no illusions of marrying him all these years. I just wanted to be by

face remained stoic, unswayed by her act. "Save it. Do you think I

she tried to defend herself, "I swear, Gerry, you're

Darleen stepped in, her voice loud with indignation. "It looks like those drugs have really messed up your brain, making you unable to tell

my sister? Maybe in another

fighting back tears, pretended to be strong in

slapped Gerard across the face, her voice cold with disappointment. "You worthless

a red mark blazing on his cheek, the physical pain no match for the ache

their plan come to fruition, Edna and Darleen

Janet was casting

he said

is right before us. How dare you

Gerard's eyes, a look Janet had never seen before.