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?"

the heart of

miss a beat, her lips curling into a smug

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

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 just

it. Do you

she tried to defend herself, "I swear, Gerry, you're

My mom was just trying to help, and you dare accuse her?" Darleen stepped in, her voice loud with indignation. "It looks

you can be my sister?

to

daughter looking 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 your own failures, and yet you blame

his cheek, the physical pain no match

fruition, Edna and Darleen could hardly

was casting Gerard

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

How dare you deny

look Janet had never seen before. It made her