From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 71

Adah looked at Karen with a puzzled expression, full of doubt. Had Karen gone crazy with longing for a granddaughter–in–law so much that she was seeing things?

Karen chuckled and repeated, “I said my future granddaughter–in–law gave the prescription to me.”

“No way, Karen, what granddaughter–in–law are you talking about?” Adah queried.

“I’m going to change my clothes, and then we’ll talk,” Karen responded.

A few minutes later, Karen emerged in a new outfit.

Adah was stunned. “Oh, my goodness! What on earth are you wearing?” Karen was in tattered rags that would make a street beggar cry a river of sorrow. It was as if someone at home had mistreated Karen.

With a smile, Karen said, “How else am I supposed to get a granddaughter–in–law?”

After the ordeal with Rebecca, Karen had become more cautious in her hunt for the perfect match for her grandson, hence the deliberate beggar disguise.

And, believe it or not, the tactic was surprisingly effective.

Poverty was like a magic mirror for revealing true natures. All manner of fiends and fakes would show their true colors before it.

Disguising herself, Karen witnessed many things usually hidden from view.

want to go out looking for a granddaughter–in–law dressed

that scare any potential match

I met this young lady who is just wonderful. She’s so beautiful, kind, and has a voice like

rare for someone

only received a

“Is she as

popular series, and Karen pointed at the lead actress on the screen, saying, “She’s a hundred times, no, a

synonymous with celestial beauty. She had taken the entertainment world by storm with her stunning looks and was

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Luxphinia’s top beauty.

no one could match Carlotta’s

being a sucker for good looks, had taken a strong liking to Carlotta and even shared an impressive off–screen chemistry

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that Karen never seemed to remember

said, “Karen, that’s a bit of an exaggeration! If someone

pride, “You’re right, Adah. My future granddaughter–in–law is indeed

skeptical. She wondered if Karen was making things