From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel Chapter 231

"Really?" Darleen's eyes sparkled with excitement.

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

She fancied herself not as Miss Fletcher, the lesser-known daughter of a local family, but as the rightful 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 Mr. Christensen and take on the esteemed role of Mrs. Sinclair.

Edna nodded affirmatively, "You better get ready."

"I'm on it!" Darleen dashed into the house with the speed of a gazelle.

Jessica, lost in thought, gave Edna a meaningful look before speaking, "I've got a jar of pure wildflower honey, brought from the countryside by a friend. Take it to Janet, will you?"

A smile curled at the corner of Edna's lips, "I'll be sure to pass on Janet'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 her composure and hung up with a smile, waving at Darleen, "That was Janet, 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 glance!"

"Both of you zip it!" Jessica's voice was stern, "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 glances, neither daring to utter another word.