From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel Chapter 492

Darleen couldn't stand Gerard.

Everyone is supposed to be equal, but Gerard always acted like he was above everyone else.

He never even acknowledged her presence.

Darleen could see the disdain in Gerard's eyes.

The way he looked at her was as if she were nothing but trash.

Yet, time and time again, she felt compelled to play the fool and try to win Gerard's approval.

Why should she have to?

Gerard's mother was nothing more than a homewrecker, so what right did he have to be the young master of the Lindsay family?

She was born a daughter of privilege, with noble blood, so why should Gerard treat her with such contempt?

If Carole hadn't stolen Jonah from Edna all those years ago, she would be the rightful heiress of the Lindsay family, and Gerard wouldn't even be in the picture.

Gerard was just an illegitimate child!

He had taken everything that should have been hers!

"What is Darleen doing standing over there?" Janet asked as she entered the room, supported by Delia.

Darleen turned around with a smile, the malice in her eyes vanishing instantly, as if it had never been there. "Grandma, I was just trying to say hello to Gerry! But it seems like he didn't notice me..."

As she spoke, Darleen lowered her head, looking dejected.

Janet's face showed her displeasure at this.

Gerard was becoming more and more disrespectful.

He knew how much she liked Darleen, and she had even considered having Edna and Darleen join the Lindsay family. Yet Gerard kept giving Edna and her daughter the cold shoulder.

Everything she did was for his benefit!

At her age, she could pass away at any time, and she didn't want to leave Jonah and Gerard alone.

Darleen smiled back, "Grandma, don't say that. Having you as my grandmother is my real blessing!"

Janet was even more delighted by her words.

But as the laughter faded, Darleen's smile dimmed, replaced by worry. "Grandma, do you think it's something I'm doing wrong that makes Gerry dislike me?"

Janet pulled her into a comforting embrace, "No, no, Darleen, you're a wonderful girl. It's Gerry who's being thoughtless!"

"Darleen, are you badmouthing Gerry to your Grandma again?" Edna walked in from outside.

"Mom, I didn't!" Darleen looked up at Edna.

Edna's face was stern, "Darleen, how many times have I told you? You and Gerry grew up together. You might not be siblings by blood, but the bond you share is irreplaceable! Why can't you learn something positive instead of gossiping? Now apologize to your Grandma!"

Feeling wronged, Darleen apologized to Janet.

The mother-daughter duo's back-and-forth only made Janet feel even more protective, "Edna! You've got it all wrong this time! Darleen is a good girl and wouldn't gossip behind anyone's back!"