From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 129

When the time came, what wouldn’t she have at her fingertips?

Anytime Mr. Christensen was mentioned, a faint blush would dance across Darleen’s cheeks.

She had the fortune of catching a distant glimpse of Mr. Christensen at a cocktail party

once.

It was a fleeting marvel.

Right then, Darleen had secretly decided that this was the man she would marry.

After all, Mr. Christensen was a man of high standing and influence. Marrying him meant that she would rule over Capital City.

“Okay, Mom, I get it,” Darleen nodded, “Don’t worry, I’ll be good from now on.”

Edna nodded, satisfied, a sharp glint in her eyes, “That’s my girl.”

In a bedroom of the Yeager family, Anthea sat in front of her computer, her fingers tapping away rapidly on the keyboard, the screen casting a warm glow on her face.

As it was getting late, Anthea shut down her computer and headed to the living room, ready to make her way to the diner to help out.

The living room was dark and the lights were off.

Anthea pressed the wall switch.

didn’t come

slightly. A

was a rustling noise at the

her fists, ready to

Birthday to you,

Carole and Nanson appeared, holding a birthday cake aglow with candles, slowly walking towards

yellow light softly illuminated their

that moment, Anthea was slightly stunned.

even know her birthday, let alone have anyone celebrate

birthday cake for her

weird, almost like having a lump

our Ann, Happy Birthday! May you always be happy and

make a wish and blow out the candles

from her daze, Anthea bowed her head, her hands pressed together,

she blew out the candles

were extinguished, the lights flicked on at

Nanson there. Latonia, Keeley,

“Thank you all.”

there’s no need to thank your

Sarah, taking Anthea by surprise, smeared a

you dare

a playful scuffle, quickly turning into a

in this new world,

gained family, friendship, and