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

y mason to be fond of her

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?”

child in the family, with four elder

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

and grandchildren, whom she hadn’t seen in a year.

the weather had other

to be with you, I’ll keep you company,” Darleen

said, her face beaming with a

F S P 1 & 2

of disgust passed

always been particularly sensitive to the smell that

Lindsay family, and her position was precarious. She

all this swallowing of pride would pay

“Oh, Edna, someone sent over some gifts a few days ago. Take some back for your mother, will you? Tell her it’s a token of my appreciation

gift in return

return gifts were as revered as decrees in the Fletcher family.

was also a

her joy, Edna responded, “Janet, we’re all

for your mother,

Edna couldn’t decline. Triumph glinted in her eyes.