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.

class. If you can solve this, you can sleep however you like in my classes from now on!” the teacher challenged.

Anthea asked, a hint of a smile in

you’re standing for the

a slight grin, Anthea retorted, “A gentleman’s agreement,

This kid’s talk was

– the sort even the geniuses in the top–tier class would have a tough time

tough these

the effort and

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started to solve the problem. The Glass

Was this the same Anthea who struggled

some drive in

they weren’t beyond redemption after all.

“Done, Anthea announced.

That quickly? The teacher was sure she had just

solution was perfect, and her handwriting was even more elegant

he seeing

eyes, the teacher still found

was a bit advanced, so I used a method you’d

this?” the teacher asked,

nodded, “Can I sit