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?"

the heart of Edna's

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

fighting a losing battle. His defiance only served to make Janet despise

dad because we

by her act. "Save it. Do you think I don't know what you're

to defend herself,

being too much! My mom was just trying to help, and you dare accuse her?" Darleen stepped in, her voice loud

can be my sister? Maybe in

back tears, pretended to be strong

severe. She slapped Gerard across the face, her voice cold

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

their plan come to fruition, Edna and Darleen could hardly contain

Janet was

he said

evidence is right before us. How dare you deny it?" Janet was

Disappointment filled Gerard's eyes, a look Janet had never