Chapter 231


    Seeing Edna and Jonah heading straight for a fairy–tale ending brought her immense joy


    the longied froseif not as Miss Fletcher, the lesser known daughter of a local family, but as the nightful


    Miss Lindsay, heiress to the Lindsay legacy


    The Lindsays and the Christensens were as thick as thieves, and soon enough, Darleen would rub


    shoulders with Mc Christensen and take on the esteemed role of Mrs. Sinir


    Edna nodded affirmatively, “You better get ready”


    *I’m on it!‘ Darleen dashed into the house with the speed of a gazelle.


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    Jessica, lost in thought, gave Edna a meaningful look before speaking. Tve got a jar of pure wildflower


    honey, brought from the countryside by a friend. Take it to J, will you?”


    A smile curled at the corner of Edna’s lips, ‘T be sure to pass on J’s thanks.”


    Jessica instructed the maid to fetch the honey.


    In no time, Darleen re–emerged, dressed to the nines.


    Just then, Edna’s phone rang. Her expression shifted noticeably as she answered, but she quickly


    regained herposure and hung up with a smile, waving at Darleen, “That was J, hurrying us


    along Let’s not keep her waiting


    “Sure thing,” Darleen nodded in agreement.


    Edna bid farewell to the elderly Mrs. Fletcher, ignoring the subtle shifts in the room’s atmosphere, and


    promptly escorted Darleen out the door.


    “Pfft! What’s there to be smug about?” Patsy huffed


    Samantha shared the sentiment, indeed! As if Jonah would ever spare her a second ncer


    “Both of you zip it!” Jessica’s voice was stem, ‘Once she marries into the Lindsay family, our family will


    benefit. Can’t you even pretend to be happy? Shallow fools!”


    Silence fell like a heavy curtain


    Patsy and Samantha exchanged nces, neither daring to user another word


    Stepping out of the Fletcher estate, Edna’s sunny disposition clouded over


    They hopped into a rideshare and left the vi neighborhood


    Curiously, Darleen asked, “Huh, why didn’t J send a car for us?”


    Edna’s face was a mask of stemness, and Darleen, adept at reading her moods, immediately


    straightened up, staying as quiet as possible.


    Edna’s expectations for Darleen were sky–high


    Proper posture for standing and sitting, mastery of the arts, and Darleen’s childhood was virtually


    nonexistent, spent in various sses and workshops.


    Even now, Edna’s demands were stringent – nothing less than top grades would do. Failure meant a


    chilling silence or worse, physical reprimand. Thankfully, Darleen had always risen to the asion,


    never disappointing Edna


    Soon, they arrived at a hotel in Capital City


    Darleen was confused. Weren’t they supposed to visit the Lindsays?


    Looking at Edna, she asked, “Mom, are we in the wrong ce?”


    Edna replied, “J’s tied up today. We’re not going to her ce for Christmas”


    “Oh Darleen’s heart sank with disappointment, but she didn’t press further


    At the Yeager residence in Cloudcrest, the holiday vibe were in full swing, with the TV broadcasting


    holiday specials.


    Nanson and Anthea were busy hanging festive banners, and window decals.


    Carple’s voice floated from the kitchen, “Annie, we’re fresh out of vinegar. Could you do a quick run to


    the market and pick some up?


    sing” Anthea replied, setting down the banner. “Be right back!


    the grabbed her phone and coat, and burned out the door


    ghborhood.


    And had