From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 45

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

exaggerating. Scammers were indeed rampant,

does nothing, where would the kindness be in this world?” As she spoke, Anthea found herself

have a point,” Lauren conceded. “But be careful, Anthea. Don’t let her

your

nodded gently, “I’ll be careful.”

returned with a

excitedly, nearly drooling,

lobster is fresh

Karen nodded.

car was parked by the roadside, with Rebecca seated in the

change in Anthea was significant, which gave Rebecca an inexplicable sense of unease. But at the sight of Anthea now, engaging in such menial tasks, Rebecca heaved a sigh of relief. She was probably just being paranoid. How could someone as lowly

her guard down.

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underling forever.

and

elderly lady talking to her. “Isn’t that the old lady of the

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