From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 45

Karen tapped a picture on the menu and declared. “This one, please.”

Anthea glanced over and realized that lobsters were tricky to fish, making them a tad pricey.

“I’ll have a lot!” Karen announced.

“Sure,” Anthea nodded, not the least bit perturbed by the cost.

“Don’t forget the shrimp.” Karen added.

“Don’t you worry. It’s on my mind,” Anthea replied with a reassuring smile. “Just give me a

moment.”

Karen nodded in approval.

As Anthea turned to fetch the order, Lauren asked curiously, “Anthea, is that lady a relative of yours?”

“We just met yesterday. It’s not easy for her to be alone,” Anthea explained.

you barely know her? Are you a bit too naive?” Lauren cautioned. “There are plenty of con artists out there preying on sweet girls like

Scammers were indeed rampant, leaving many people penniless.

stands by and does nothing, where would the kindness be in this world?” As she spoke, Anthea found herself thinking of her nanny back in her

a point,” Lauren conceded. “But be careful, Anthea.

of your

“I’ll

Anthea returned with a steaming lobster and shrimp.

nearly drooling, “My lobster

eating. The lobster is fresh

Karen nodded.

parked by the roadside, with Rebecca seated in the back.

the sight of Anthea now, engaging in such menial tasks,

her guard down. She needed to ensure Anthea

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underling forever.

and determined to avoid meeting that person and all the triggers for tragedy, making Anthea’s fate mirror

gaze on Anthea and then flickered to the elderly lady talking to her. “Isn’t that the old