From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 109

“Coming!” Anthea called out, setting her computer to autopilot before she made her way.

to the living room.

On the couch sat a couple, a man and a woman. It was Tammie and Paulina.

Upon seeing Anthea emerge, both of them excitedly stood up. “Ms. Yeager!”

A month had passed and Tammie had fully recovered.

But the sickness had taken its toll, leaving him a bit gaunt.

The two people he was most grateful for were Anthea and Paulina.

Without Anthea’s prescription and Paulina’s relentless care, he would never have made it.

So, as soon as he got better, he didn’t even inform his parents. The first thing he did was come over to thank Anthea.

Knowing Anthea was tied up during the day, they decided to swing by in the evening.

Anthea greeted them with a warm smile.

down before Anthea to

unexpected act stunned both Anthea

are you doing?

the two would

tears in his eyes, Tammie said, “Ms. Yeager, you’ve given me a second chance at life.

never thought he’d recover. He had even prepared his last will.

death’s door could understand the euphoria of a second chance

exuded an elegance that belied

a grace that washed away any pretense of youth.

Tammie was much older than Anthea, standing before her, he felt like a junior, with no sense of incongruity.

laugh, “There’s no need

Yeager, this is a

1/2

• card without any pretensa,

one of Cloudcrest’s wealthiest families, Refusing their gesture might have led to misunderstandings as if

a short visit, the couple prepared

and Carole walked them to the gate of the

go see your folks

should definitely surprise them. Let’s get ready and call them

good!” agreed Paulina. “I’ll