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.

and spent ten dollars on two new outfits

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

she’d have to save for ages to accumulate!

was nearly translucent, and eyes like precious onyx, their beauty enhanced by

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

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

into a messy bun that revealed the graceful curve of her neck. She whistled

bit longer, Anthea slipped

rougher

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