From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 87

Carole was brazenly bringing her daughter her for humiliation.

Elaine’s disdain was barely concealed as she faintly ushered Carole, along with Nanson and Anthea inside.

“Carole and Nanson have come over.”

The living room couch was lined with family members.

There sat Carole’s parents, Felton and Gemma as well as Carole’s another sister, Susan.

Speaking of which, Felton and Gemma were quite an interesting pair of parents.

Among their five children, their favorite was undoubtedly their second son, Saul.

Then came their eldest daughter, Elaine.

Elaine had married well, which meant she could help out her family financially.

Indeed, Elaine wielded considerable influence in the Yeager family and her say was nearly law which all matters.

Even Saul, the favored son, played second fiddle to Elaine.

Upon hearing Elaine’s announcement. Felton and Gemma showed no particular emotion. They didn’t even lift their eyelids, a clear sign of their indifference towards Carole and Nanson..

Nanson greeted coolly. His grievances with his parents were nothing new.

at seventeen because Saul needed a house for

Nanson had sought refuge with Carole..

yielding four houses,

Nanson wondered if he

Gemma’s

were the family disappointments.

dropping out to work

well, was another

was expected by her parents to marry into a good family and support them in their old age. Instead, Carole had shocked them all by getting pregnant out of wedlock,

out greetings, then introduced Anthea, “Ann,

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your

them one by one.

not even

daughter sure is a locker!

they arrived. Susan had heard that Cardle’s daughter couldn’t hold a candle to Rebecca the outstanding pupil and

barely read

mother, like daughter.

seemed no amount of

niece. Had she known Rebecca was to be the heress

it was all too late.

of academic achievement, Blare couldn’t help but wear a