From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 24

“Not a big deal, I’ve got some snacks for you. Take these. By the way, where’s your family?” said the girl gently.

The little boy shook his head, “I don’t know. I came out by myself.”

“You shouldn’t be out here alone. It’s not safe. How about I walk you back home?”

He nodded, “Thank you.”

Watching this heartwarming scene unfold, Daniel couldn’t help but slow his pace.

The man in charge noticed Daniel’s interest and quickly whispered to his assistant with a savvy eye, “Check out that young lady.”

“Right away, sir,” the assistant replied respectfully.

Soon the girl in the white summer dress vanished into the crowd with the little boy in tow, and Daniel continued on his way.

“Mr. Robinson, your car is here,” said the man beside Daniel, holding the door open with deference.

Once inside the vehicle, the man glanced at the message the assistant had forwarded to him. and, with a sycophantic smile, said, “Mr. Robinson, that young lady we just saw at the entrance. is Rebecca Morris, the newly welcomed daughter of the Morris family.”

Daniel was taken aback.

So it was her! No wonder she looked so familiar.

broken engagement fiasco, but it seemed he had been mistaken about the whole situation.

woman who showed such kindness to a begging child couldn’t

were

the market, Carole was already bustling about

spatula from her hands, “Mom, go rest. I’ve got this covered.”

well that the Morris family had cooks and maids, she doubted Anthea had ever stepped foot

underestimate me. You should take care of your health and avoid the

Anthea couldn’t cook at all.

culinary skills had been honed in another world. Anthea could

Chapter 24

her dishes delicious, but they were also beneficial

the veggies,” Carole said, reaching for the

efficiently. In no time, the kitchen was

hadn’t expected Anthea

Anthea arrived at the rotisserie for her

at the counter, engrossed

greeted him.

meeting her bright eyes, blushing slightly. “We’re not open yet.”

life, he saw a girl as

Harriet emerged and greeted Anthea with a smile,

it is.” Anthea handed over her ID

“You’re just eighteen?”