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?"

cutting to the heart of Edna's vile scheming, exposing

beat, her lips curling into a smug

now, Gerard was fighting a losing battle. His

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

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

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

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

can be my sister? Maybe in another

pretended to

She slapped Gerard across the face, her voice cold with disappointment.

the

Edna and

was

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

right before us. How

me?" Disappointment filled Gerard's eyes, a look Janet had