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

a beat, her lips curling into a smug

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

dad because we were once engaged. But I've had no illusions of marrying him all these years. I just wanted to be by his

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

went pale as she tried to defend herself, "I swear, Gerry, you're misunderstanding

in, her voice loud with indignation. "It looks like those drugs have really

be my sister? Maybe in another

pretended to be strong in

severe. She slapped Gerard across the face, her voice cold with disappointment. "You worthless boy! It's your own failures, and

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

come to fruition, Edna and

was casting Gerard

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

right before us. How

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