From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 7

Upon hearing that, Carole immediately nodded with eagerness. “Of course! Right this way, Ann.”

The bathroom was at the far end of the house, a tiny little space that could barely fit one person. If you tried squeezing in another, you’d be hard–pressed to even turn around.

Carole cast a nervous glance at Anthea. She was worried that Anthea might find the modest accommodations unsatisfactory, especially since Anthea had lived a life of luxury before.

Noticing no sign of displeasure on Anthea’s face, Carole continued, “You go ahead and take a shower, Ann. I’ll go find you some fresh clothes.”

“Thank you. That would be great,” Anthea acknowledged with a nod.

At home, there were a few garments that Rebecca had discarded, still brand new. Carole had bought them for Rebecca to wear at home, but Rebecca had turned her nose up at them. deeming them too shabby, and had never worn them…

However, Rebecca was shorter and a bit fatter than Anthea, so her old clothes would hardly be suitable for Anthea to wear.

thrift shop and spent ten dollars on two

an outfit might sound like bargain–bin deals, but for Carole, that was a splurge. She usually wore hand–me–downs that others

dollars was a sum she’d have to save for

scrutinizing the reflection of the girl. before her. A flawless oval face, skin so delicate and pale that it was nearly translucent, and eyes like precious onyx, their beauty enhanced by long, lush lashes. Her lips, a muted red, held an aloofness that was distant and cool. The face in the mirror had a

and the beauty in the mirror reciprocated, her smile blooming like a rose, radiant and captivating. This face bore a resemblance

body was quite attractive. After all, she had always been a sucker for good looks. Anthea’s

her hair into a messy bun that revealed the graceful curve

longer, Anthea slipped into

rougher garments. She must make some

Chapter 7.

eyebrow, fragments of memories starting to

stepped out of