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?"

to the heart of Edna's

didn't miss a beat, her

His defiance only served to make

got it all wrong! I admit, I fell for your dad because we were once engaged. But I've had no illusions of marrying

it. Do you

tried to defend herself, "I swear, Gerry,

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

be my

tears, pretended to be

response was swift and severe. She slapped Gerard across the face, her voice cold with disappointment. "You worthless boy! It's your own failures, and yet you blame others! Get out, and from this moment on, you are no

blazing on his cheek, the

Edna and Darleen could

Janet was

Janet, he said quietly, "Grandma, I've

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

Gerard's eyes, a look Janet had