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?"

sharp, cutting to the heart of Edna's vile

miss a beat, her lips curling into a

a losing battle. His defiance only

your dad because we were once

it. Do you think I don't know what

went pale as she tried to defend herself, "I

just trying to help, and you dare accuse her?" Darleen stepped in, her voice loud with indignation. "It looks like those drugs have really messed up your brain, making you unable to tell right

can be my sister? Maybe in

back tears, pretended to be strong in front

severe. She slapped Gerard across the face, her voice cold with disappointment. "You worthless boy! It's your own failures, and yet you blame others! Get out, and from this moment on, you are no longer my

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

their plan come to fruition, Edna and Darleen

was casting

he said quietly, "Grandma, I've

evidence is right before us. How dare you deny

filled Gerard's eyes, a look Janet had