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?"

heart of Edna's vile scheming, exposing her in front

didn't miss a beat, her

fighting a losing battle. His

up in Edna's eyes as she played the victim. "Gerry, you've got it all wrong! I 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

face remained stoic, unswayed by her act. "Save it. Do you think I don't know what you're

went pale as she tried to defend herself, "I swear,

accuse her?" Darleen stepped in, her voice loud with indignation. "It

think you can be my sister? Maybe in another

pretended to be strong in front

was swift and severe. She slapped Gerard across the face, her voice cold with disappointment. "You

his cheek, the physical pain no match for the ache in

come to fruition, Edna and Darleen could

Janet was casting Gerard

Janet, he said quietly, "Grandma, I've never touched

before us. How dare you

me?" Disappointment filled Gerard's eyes, a look Janet had never seen before. It made her