From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel Chapter 494

Delia smiled warmly, "Oh, it's nothing, really. Why argue with a child? You should head back; it's getting late."

"Darleen!"

Darleen bit her lip, reluctantly mumbling, "Goodbye, Mrs. Thompson."

Only then did Edna seem satisfied.

Edna looked down at Delia, "Alright, Delia, we'll be heading off now."

"Go on." Delia nodded, watching as Edna and her daughter got into the car.

It wasn't until the red sedan disappeared down the road that Delia finally turned to leave.

In the car, Darleen asked curiously, "Mom, is Gerard's mom living in Cloudcrest?"

"That's not for you to be concerned about," Edna replied, her expression darkening slightly. "Darleen, I've told you many times, you mustn't be rude to Mrs. Thompson!"

Darleen turned her gaze to the window, "I'm so tired of everyone sucking up to the Lindsay family. She's just a housekeeper, isn't this a bit over the top, Mom?"

Edna looked at her daughter, words on the tip of her tongue, but she swallowed them back, simply saying, "Next time you see Mrs. Thompson, be polite."

"Got it," Darleen replied dismissively.

Once Edna returned to the Fletcher household, she wasted no time in sharing the news that Janet had invited Jessica to visit the Lindsay family.

Hearing this, Jessica turned to Edna, "Edna, I don't have many wishes left, but my only hope is that you marry into the Lindsay family soon and truly become one of them."

She continued, "Is this invitation from the Lindsay family to discuss your marriage to Jonah?"

Nineteen years had passed.

Edna had been waiting all this time.

Yet the Lindsay family had shown no sign of progress.

Jessica worried that Edna's efforts might be in vain.

Jessica patted Edna's hand, "I know you're a good child."

Meanwhile, at the Lindsay family home.

Janet had called Gerard into her room to have a serious conversation.

"Gerry, I'm getting old, and life is unpredictable," Janet said, holding Gerard's hand with emotion. "The only person I trust is Edna. I don't want you and your father to be alone in this world. I believe Edna can bring warmth and life to this family."

Edna was a rare gem, and Janet felt completely at ease entrusting the family to her.

Gerard looked at Janet with resolve, "Grandma, I've said it before, if Dad has to remarry, anyone would be fine—except Edna."

"Why?" Janet frowned.

"I just don't like her," Gerard replied.

Janet's eyes grew misty, "Gerry, you can't be ungrateful. Edna has done so much for us over the years. I'm begging you, can't you consider it? Edna and Darleen have had a tough time too; wouldn't you like a sister?"