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

a beat, her lips

losing battle. His

I admit, I fell for your dad because we were once engaged. But I've

stoic, unswayed by her act. "Save it. Do

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

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 from

my sister?

to

so pitiful, Janet's heart ached, and her response was swift and severe. She slapped Gerard across the face, her voice cold with disappointment. "You worthless boy! It's

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

to fruition, Edna and Darleen could

was casting

said quietly,

before us. How dare you

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