From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 125

Yummy, Anthea sald, stuffing a tiny burger into Tanya’s hand.

Tanya looked down at the burger in her hand, realizing that her new deskmate didn’t share the usual disdain she was used to.

Mentally thanking her, Tanya took a big bite and chewed alongside Anthea.

First up was math class.

The teacher droned on like a lullaby, and Anthea’s eyelids grew heavy. Soon enough, she was snoozing away.

“The student who’s sleeping, come up here and solve this problem,” the math teacher said, and every gaze in the room swiveled to Anthea.

Tanya nudged Anthea and whispered, “Ann, the teacher is calling you to the front.”

“Me?” Anthea lifted her head, eyes misty with sleep.

“Yep,” Tanya nodded.

Anthea stood up and walked to the front of the class.

The math teacher, looking exasperated, said, “You’re seniors! What’s with this slacking off? If you want to sleep, go home!”

Anthea picked up the chalk and started to write a solution, then paused.

you? That’s what you get for sleeping in class. If you can solve this, you can sleep however you like in my

hint of a smile

you’re standing for

slight grin, Anthea retorted, “A

speechless. This kid’s talk was as whimsical

even the geniuses in the top–tier class would

so tough these days.

class and said with all the patience he could muster, “Senior year is a turning point in your life. I hope you all put in the effort and fight for

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started to solve the problem. The Glass watched, star

this the same Anthea who struggled with

sparked some drive in these kids and

weren’t beyond redemption after

“Done, Anthea announced.

The teacher was sure she had

was perfect, and her handwriting was even more elegant than

seeing

teacher still found the same sight

I

this?” the teacher asked,

“Can I