From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 56

Wilma eyed the girl skeptically.

She was probably seventeen, maybe eighteen tops. And this was supposed to be a miracle doctor?

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Wilma doubted if the kid could even tell the difference between a cold and the flu.

Was it a joke?

In Wilma’s mind, Paulina was always the sensible type, so it was a shock that she’d do something utterly foolish this time.

It was a huge letdown.

Luna squinted her eyes, a hint of scorn curling at the corners of her mouth.

So, this was the miracle doctor that Paulina had been raving about.

It was one other than Cloudcrest’s infamous faux heiress, Anthea Morris.

Oh, wait, it was just Anthea, no longer a Morris.

Who in Cloudcrest didn’t know Anthea was nothing but an illiterate good–for–nothing?

Yet, the thought of that vial containing the Anos parasite made Luna’s gaze flicker with

wariness.

drive out a parasite

met Anthea before.

her over–the–top makeup, a veritable poster child for tackiness. But the Anthea standing before her at the time

old self.

spark of something

Yeager.” Paulina repeated, seeing no reaction from Wilma.

reality, nodding with a tight–lipped smile, “Hello there.”

skepticism about Anthea’s abilities, Wilma maintained her composure as a high society lady.

poised smile. “Pleased to meet

covered her mouth, her eyes shifting from astonishment to

former reputation as the town’s laughingstock

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am Anthea, although I now

Luna, asking, “You know her, Luna?”

Luna nodded.

Luna knew Anthea, Wilma’s demeanor softened. “Luna,

sorry, but I need to speak with

Anthea said, nodding

friendly smile at Anthea

immediately inquired about Anthea..

world for people like her,

was a rare talent, and her circle