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

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

were

market, Carole was already bustling about

from her hands, “Mom, go rest. I’ve

protested. Knowing full well that the Morris family had cooks and maids, she doubted Anthea had ever

while with the Morris family. Don’t underestimate me. You should take

truth, the original Anthea couldn’t

had been honed in another world. Anthea could really cook. Not

Chapter 24

her dishes delicious, but they were also beneficial in

veggies,” Carole said, reaching for

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

hadn’t expected Anthea to be so capable.

the evening, Anthea arrived at the

young man in white sat at the counter, engrossed in his writing, unaware of Anthea’s

greeted him.

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

life, he saw a girl as beautiful as her. She could

Harriet emerged and greeted Anthea

handed over her ID

“You’re just eighteen?”