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 it seemed

kindness to a begging child couldn’t be the

thoughts were racing.

from the market, Carole was already bustling about in the kitchen.

the spatula from her hands, “Mom, go

Morris family had cooks and maids, she doubted Anthea had ever stepped foot in a kitchen.

picked up a few things while with the Morris family. Don’t underestimate me. You should take care of your health and avoid the kitchen fumes.”

Anthea couldn’t cook at all.

honed in another world. Anthea could really cook. Not only

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were also beneficial in

Carole said, reaching for the produce Anthea had brought.

In no time, the kitchen was filled with

expected Anthea to be

in the evening, Anthea arrived at

white sat at the counter, engrossed in his writing, unaware of

Anthea greeted him.

up, meeting her bright eyes,

first time in his life, he saw a girl as beautiful as

and greeted Anthea with a

handed over her

“You’re just eighteen?”