From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 44

On the truck.

Carole glanced over at Anthea, saying softly. “We’ve been neighbors for years, always running into each other. I think you were a bit harsh just now…”

“What’s so bad about it?” Nanson chimed in while maneuvering the steering wheel “You really want to play nice with someone like Beulah? She’s nothing but a backstabber. I’ve been wanting to give her a piece of my mind! Carole, you’re just too soft! If it wasn’t for that, back in the day…”

At that point, Nanson seemed to realize something and quickly changed the subject. “Oh hey Ann, we’re taking a left at the next intersection, right?”

“Yeah, that’s right,” Anthea nodded.

Before long, they arrived at the entrance to their apartment complex.

Moving from a dingy basement to a sunny three–bedroom apartment was a bit of a transition for Carole. She marveled at the brand–new furniture, “Ann, the rent here must be steep, huh?”

“It’s not too bad, really. Anyway, let me show you around. This is the dining room, over there is the living room, and here’s the kitchen…”

“Ann, which room am I staying in?” Nanson’s voice echoed from inside.

“Pick any room you like,” Anthea replied.

“I’ll take

you take the second bedroom, Mom, you should

take the

carried Carole’s suitcase into the master bedroom, “Just do as

chuckled, shaking her head in resignation before

day. She was

Anthea

picked up some groceries on the way, and the kitchen was well stocked, making cooking a breeze.

laptop, donned her headphones,

have cracked this CIS case in

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of the task for Anthea, it would still take a couple

technology here was rather primitive. Many

and inputting some code. Carole called out from

work before heading

move, Carole had not only prepared steak but also simmered a nutritious

soup.