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.

good–for–nothing wouldn’t have the skill to drive out a parasite from a

met

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

old self.

clenched her fist, a spark of something fierce flashing in her eyes.

Paulina repeated, seeing no reaction

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

delicately covered her mouth, her eyes shifting from astonishment

would’ve cringed at that remark, given Anthea’s former reputation as the town’s laughingstock and

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“Indeed, I am Anthea, although I now

turned to Luna, asking, “You

Luna nodded.

demeanor softened. “Luna, step outside with me

but I need to speak with my

course,” Anthea said, nodding slightly.

flashed a friendly smile at

Wilma immediately inquired

in this world for people like her, which was

a rare talent, and her circle comprised the top talents.