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

narrowed her eyes slightly. A power outage?

was a rustling noise at

fists, ready to

Birthday to you,

appeared, holding a birthday cake

softly illuminated

Anthea was slightly stunned.

life, she was an orphan who didn’t even know her birthday, let alone have anyone

cake for

a lump stuck in her throat.

you always

a wish and blow out the candles

bowed her head, her hands pressed together, and

out the

candles were extinguished, the lights flicked on at

wasn’t just Carole and Nanson

“Thank you all.”

no need to thank your own

Sarah, taking Anthea by surprise, smeared a dollop of cream on her face.

you dare

two young girls ended up in a playful scuffle, quickly

this new world, and by

over two months, she had gained family, friendship, and many things that