From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 240

It wasn’t just about insoles, it was about the fact that Darleen had crafted them with her own hands. Such a gesture was priceless!

In this age of automation, which youngster would willingly stitch a pair of insoles for the elders at home?

That granddaughter! She had every

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The more Janet thought about it, the happier she became.

With a smile. Dadeen said, “Grandma, i am your granddaughter, isn’t it natural for me to look after you? Wait until I start making money, and I’ll take you on a world tour! We’ll travel in different cultures and landscapes”

Girls are always more considerate. Unlike Gerard, who had never spoken such endearing words to her. Did the Lindsay family lack the funds for a world tour? No, what they lacked was a loving and dutiful child.

“That’s my girl,” Janet said, patting Darleen’s hand. “Grandma can’t wait for that world tour with you.”

“Oh, by the way, Grandma, where are Gerry and Keeley?” Darleen asked.

“They went out early to visit folks for the holidays and haven returned yet,” Janet replied.

Edna chimed in, “Janet, how come I haven’t seen your other sons and their wives and kids come by yet?”

in the family, with

there was a snowstorm last night, which has made the roads treacherous. They probably won’t arrive until the

couldn’t wait to see all her children and grandchildren, whom she hadn’t seen in a year.

the weather had

Grandma. Even if the uncles can’t make it back in time to be with you,

Janet said, her face beaming with a

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disgust passed through Darleen’s eyes.

the smell that clung to

Lindsay family, and her position was precarious. She had to endure it.

swallowing of pride would

few days ago. Take some back for your mother, will you? Tell her it’s a token of my appreciation for

gift in return

were as revered as decrees in the

was also a testament to Janet’s

her joy, Edna responded, “Janet, we’re all family. There’s no need for

said, “It’s for your mother,

Janet insisting, Edna couldn’t decline. Triumph glinted