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.

had plummeted after the broken engagement fiasco, but it seemed he had been mistaken about

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

thoughts were racing.

the market, Carole was already bustling about

took the spatula from her hands, “Mom, go rest.

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

picked up a few things while with the Morris family. Don’t underestimate

the original Anthea

culinary skills had been honed in another world. Anthea could really cook.

Chapter 24

were also beneficial in

I’ll help by washing the veggies,” Carole said, reaching for the produce Anthea had brought.

time, the kitchen was

surprised and hadn’t expected Anthea

arrived at

counter, engrossed in his writing, unaware

greeted him.

bright eyes, blushing slightly. “We’re

in his life, he saw a girl as

emerged and greeted Anthea

handed over her ID

“You’re just eighteen?”