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.

the skill to drive out a parasite from a person’s body.

Luna had met

veritable poster child for tackiness. But the Anthea standing

old self.

clenched her fist, a spark of something fierce flashing in

is Ms. Yeager.” Paulina repeated, seeing no

nodding with a tight–lipped smile,

maintained her composure

poised smile. “Pleased to meet you.”

covered her mouth, her eyes shifting from astonishment to disbelief. “You… you’re Anthea?”

that remark, given Anthea’s former reputation as the town’s laughingstock and good–for–nothing..

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by the insinuation, Anthea nodded graciously. “Indeed, I am Anthea,

Luna, asking, “You

Luna nodded.

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

Ms. Yeager, sorry, but I need to speak

course,” Anthea said, nodding

at Anthea

Wilma immediately

for people like her, which was a prodigy.

was a rare talent, and her circle comprised the top