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.

fiasco, but

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

were

Carole was already bustling about in the

her hands, “Mom, go rest.

family had cooks and maids, she doubted Anthea had ever stepped foot

few things while with the Morris family. Don’t underestimate me. You should take care of

Anthea couldn’t cook

in another world. Anthea could really cook.

Chapter 24

delicious, but they were also

I’ll help by washing the veggies,” Carole said, reaching

to work efficiently. In no time, the kitchen

expected Anthea to be so capable.

Anthea arrived at the rotisserie for her

young man in white sat at the counter, engrossed in his writing, unaware

greeted him.

looked up, meeting her bright eyes, blushing slightly.

life, he saw a girl as

emerged and greeted Anthea with a smile, bring

it is.” Anthea handed

“You’re just eighteen?”