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 her in

Edna didn't miss a beat, her lips curling into

was fighting a losing battle. His defiance only served to

played the victim. "Gerry, you've got it all wrong! I admit, I fell for your dad

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

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

much! My mom was 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

think you can be my sister? Maybe in another

fighting back tears, pretended to be strong in front of

heart ached, and her response was swift and severe. She slapped Gerard across the face, her voice cold

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

come to fruition, Edna and Darleen could

was casting Gerard

at Janet, he said quietly,

evidence is right before us. How dare you deny it?" Janet

look Janet had never seen before.