From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent
Chapter 18
Chapter 18
Eight years passed, and the Morris family had a little princess.
Latham made the long journey from Capital City to attend the baby’s christening party, where he and the family exchanged keepsakes, forging a bond between the two families.
Amid the celebration, Rebecca interrupted with a smile, “Mrs. Christensen, I just turned eighteen, and I’m not ready to settle down yet. Besides, the Christensen family is royal and prestigious, and I’m just plain Jane. How could I ever match up to Mr. Christensen?”
Not reading too much into it, Karen beamed at Rebecca. “Nonsense, my dear! You’re as lovely as a summer’s day. Of course, you’re a match for us. Don’t worry. Now that the engagement is set, we’ll keep our word. Sherman will be over the moon to have you.”
Rebecca’s expression soured at Karen’s obliviousness.
Couldn’t the old bat see she was being sarcastic? It was evident that the fifth Christensen wasn’t worthy of her!
But Karen made it sound like Rebecca was reaching for the stars.
Bah! That was disgusting!
Daly and Sandra also looked uneasy. What was Karen implying? Didn’t she have any
self–awareness?
Adah glanced at Karen, and their eyes
subtly.
smile. “Daly, Sandra, listen. Karen means we’ve come this long way to settle the youngsters‘ future. They’re grown, and an early agreement
in an awkward position. Since you’re here, let’s be clear. I want to focus on my studies and careers, not on distractions tike this. So, let’s call off the engagement. It’s not like we
Karen were stunned at
find someone who is truly his
prize for some no–name to
“Karen, Adah, my apology. My daughter sometimes speaks out of turn. If she has
an adult now! I have the right to
girl, and I’ve probably spoiled her rotten. You see, even though I’m her father, I can’t make decisions for her! If she doesn’t
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saying goes, you can’t make a silk purse out
engagement.”
engagement is no small matter. Our families have been friends for years, and on his deathbed,
was a man of his word, as close
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