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.

but

to a begging child couldn’t be the type to call off an

thoughts were racing.

market, Carole was already

took the spatula from her hands, “Mom, go rest. I’ve got

your job,” Carole protested. Knowing full well that the Morris family had cooks and maids, she doubted Anthea had ever stepped foot in

with the Morris family. Don’t underestimate

Anthea couldn’t cook at

had been honed in another world. Anthea could

Chapter 24

dishes delicious, but they were also beneficial in

the veggies,” Carole said,

to work efficiently. In no time, the kitchen was filled with enticing aromas.

expected Anthea to be so

five–thirty in the evening, Anthea arrived at the rotisserie for her shift.

the counter, engrossed in his writing, unaware

Anthea greeted

looked up, meeting her bright eyes, blushing slightly. “We’re not open

in his life, he saw a girl as beautiful

greeted Anthea with a smile,

is.” Anthea handed

“You’re just eighteen?”