From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 68

In a heartbeat, Anthea let go of Karen’s hand. “Mrs. Christensen, your headaches have been bugging you for twenty years?”

Karen looked at Anthea, astonished. “Ann, how did you come to know that?”

“I’ve picked up a bit of the ancient healing arts,” Anthea replied. “Mrs. Christensen, I’ve seen this kind of headache before. If you trust me, I have a remedy to cure your ailment.”

“Really?” Karen’s eyes sparkled with hope. Her headaches were bearable most of the time, but when they hit, they were crippling. She couldn’t even get out of bed, and the pain would last for days on end. It seemed to flare up at least once a month.

Hearing Anthea might have a cure, Karen was more than happy.

Anthea nodded, picked up a pen, scribbled the remedy on the back of a menu, tore it off, and handed it to Karen. “Here’s the recipe for the remedy. Keep it safe.”

Karen took the paper gratefully. “Thank you so much, Ann!”

“I’m just doing what I can,” Anthea smiled. “By the way, what would you like for dinner tonight?” Karen listed off a few dishes.

After their meal, Anthea mentioned she would be leaving the next day.

Upon hearing that, Karen’s face fell. “Oh, Ann, you’re leaving? Does that mean I won’t see you again?”

a smile. “My number is on that recipe. Call me anytime you want to chat or if you need anything. And here, take this.” She pulled a wad of cash from her pocket and pressed it into Karen’s

from the bank earlier, wanting to

eyes brimmed with tears as she said,

“It’s nothing.”

shift, Anthea found

her an envelope. “Here’s your salary for the

it with both hands.

leaving?” Harriet asked.

Anthea nodded slightly.

I wish you good

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assumed she was dropping out of school,

away, a cold smirk on

three days, Anthea would be

morning, the family sat

start back at the rotisserie