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

met Anthea before.

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

old self.

spark of something fierce

Paulina repeated, seeing no reaction

nodding with a

Wilma maintained her composure as a high society

responded with a small, poised smile. “Pleased

mouth, her eyes shifting from

cringed at that remark, given Anthea’s former reputation as

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I am Anthea, although I now go by

turned to Luna, asking,

Luna nodded.

Anthea, Wilma’s demeanor

Ms. Yeager, sorry, but I need to speak with my niece.”

course,” Anthea said,

smile at Anthea and followed Wilma

immediately inquired about Anthea..

in this world for people like her, which was

a rare talent, and her circle comprised the