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 Jthought about it, the happier she became.
With a smile. Dadeen said, "Grandma, i am your granddaughter, isn't it natural forto 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," Jsaid, 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," Jreplied.
Edna chimed in, "Janet, how cI haven't seen your other sons and their wives and kids cby yet?" Jonah was the youngest child in the family, with four elder brothers.
"They called earlier to say there was a snowstorm last night, which has made the roads treacherous. They probably won't arrive until the aftemoon, Jexplained.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe couldn't wait to see all her children and grandchildren, whom she hadn't seen in a year.
Sadly, the weather had other plans.
"It's alright, Grandma. Even if the uncles can't make it back in tto be with you, I'll keep you company," Darleen said, clinging to Janet's arm.
"Bless your heart!” Jsaid, her face beaming with a smile.
*5&FSP 1 & 2 & RE However, a flash of disgust passed through Darleen's eyes.
She had always been particularly sensitive to the smell that clung to the elderly.
But for now, Edna wasn't yet a fully-fledged member of the Lindsay family, and her position was precarious. She had to endure it.
Someday, all this swallowing of pride would pay off.
Just then, Jseemed to remember something. "Oh, Edna, someone sent over sgifts a few days ago. Take sback for your mother, will you? Tell her it's a token of my appreciation for her lovely honey." A gift in return was always welcome.
Janet's return gifts were as revered as decrees in the Fletcher family.
In truth, this wasn't just a mere gift; it was also a testament to Janet's affection and approval.
Despite her joy, Edna responded, "Janet, we're all family. There's no need for such formalities." Jsmiled and said, "It's for your mother, not for you, so no refusals allowed!" With Jinsisting, Edna couldn't decline. Triumph glinted in her eyes.
In the afternoon, Janet's four sons arrived with their wives and children in tow.
The Lindsay family's hsuddenly buzzed with activity.
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Edna moved about the house as if she were the lady.
the lady of the manor, busy with the guests.
In fact, Janet's daughters-in-law had indeed cto accept Edna as one of their own After all, over the years, no other woman had been by Jonah's side. In Cloudcrest City.
In the afternoon, Rebecca arrived at the café punctually to meet Sallie.
Upon arrival, she discovered Stella was there too.
"Rebecca, Sallie and Stella greeted her earnestly.
Despite being a high-profile attorney, Sallie could be as proud as the rarest of blooms but she would still humble herself in the presence of Rebecca, a genuine blue-blooded debutante. Rebecca greeted them with a smile.