Chapter 128
Janet couldn’t stand to see Darleen get the short end of the stick. She took Darleen’s hand firmly and said, “Don’t you worry, Darleen. When Gerry gets back, I’ll give him a piece of my mind.”
Gerry was indeed a bit thoughtless, Janet thought.
His words were too harsh, but thank goodness Edna was kind–hearted enough not to hold it against the kid.
Then there was Jonah who couldn’t even come back for Gerry’s birthday.
Who knew what he was so busy with?
Edna chuckled and said, “Janet, you shouldn’t spoil Darleen so much. You’re going to ruin
her!”
Janet held onto Darleen’s hand tighter. “Girls need a bit of spoiling. Gerry is becoming more and more of a recluse…” Janet’s voice trailed off, her face clouded with worry.
Edna reassured her, “Janet, I think Gerry’s a sensible boy. A quiet nature in a boy isn’t a bad thing. Don’t fret over it.”
only one who
his way to the roadside and
over here!” Healy called out,
“Have you been waiting long?”
got
pause, Healy continued, “So, your sister didn’t come with you today?”
had a
coolly, “She’s not my sister. Why should she
with a grin, “Well, you never know. If her mom becomes your stepmom one day,
mysterious veil cast over his youthful face by the shadow, “What about that matter I asked
moment
nodded in agreement.
road was lit up by the bright headlights
small car passed by
and Darleen were in the back
things fine as they are? Why do you keep trying to ingratiate yourself with Janet and Gerard?” It was bad enough that Edna was doing
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