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?”

the youngest child in the family, with

made the roads treacherous. They probably won’t arrive until

children and grandchildren, whom

weather had other plans.

the uncles can’t make it back in time to be with you, I’ll keep

her face beaming

P 1 & 2 &

flash of disgust passed

the smell that clung

a fully–fledged member of the Lindsay family, and her position was precarious. She had

of

something. “Oh, Edna, someone sent over some gifts a few days ago. Take some back for your mother, will you? Tell

gift in return was always welcome.

were as revered as

mere gift; it was also a testament to Janet’s affection and

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

said, “It’s for your mother, not for you, so no refusals allowed!”

Edna couldn’t decline. Triumph glinted in her