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.

solve this, you can sleep however

hint of a smile

you can’t, you’re standing for the rest of my

retorted, “A gentleman’s

talk was as whimsical as

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

so tough these

could muster, “Senior year is a turning point in your life. I hope you all put in the effort and fight for a bright future. Once you’re in college, you can have all

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started to solve the problem. The

cowl Was this the same Anthea who struggled with

had sparked some drive in

they weren’t beyond redemption

“Done, Anthea announced.

quickly? The teacher was sure

surprise. Her solution was perfect, and her handwriting

seeing

found the same sight before him.

I used a method you’d learn

the teacher asked, incredulous.

I