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 J thought about it, the happier she became.


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    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 familyck the funds for a world tour? No, what theycked was a loving and dutiful


    child.


    “That’s my girl,” J 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,” J replied.


    Edna chimed in, “J, howe I haven’t seen your other sons and their wives and kidse by


    yet?”


    Jonah was the youngest child in the family, with four elder brothers.


    “They called earlier to say there was a snowstormst night, which has made the roads treacherous.


    They probably won’t arrive until the aftemoon, J exined.


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


    Sadly, the weather had other ns.


    “It’s alright, Grandma. Even if the uncles can’t make it back in time to be with you, I’ll keep you


    company,” Darleen said, clinging to J’s arm.


    “Bless your heart!” J said, her face beaming with a smile.


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    However, a sh of disgust passed through Darleen’s eyes.


    She had always been particrly 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, J seemed to remember something. “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 for her


    lovely honey.”


    A gift in return was always wee.


    J’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 J’s affection and approval.


    Despite her joy, Edna responded, “J, we’re all family. There’s no need for such formalities.”


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


    With J insisting, Edna couldn’t decline. Triumph glinted in her eyes.


    In the afternoon, J’s four sons arrived with their wives and children in tow.


    The Lindsay family’s home suddenly buzzed with activity.


    Edna moved about the house as if she were thedy of the manor, busy with the guests.


    In fact, J’s daughters–inw had indeede to ept 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, Reba arrived at the café punctually to meet Sallie.


    Upon arrival, she discovered Ste was there too.


    “Reba, Sallie and Ste 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 Reba, a genuine blue–blooded debutante.


    Reba greeted them with a smile.