From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 162

What now?

Emerging from the bathroom, Sarah caught her reflection in the mirror. Pale, almost ghostlike.

Maybe she should ask Anthea for help? Yeah, that was it. Anthea would know what to do. After a quick word with her folks, Sarah headed over to the Yeagers‘.

Carole was on her way out to the diner.

“Sarah, hello!” Carole exclaimed, bustling to get her a glass of water.

Sarah nodded, “Don’t let me keep you, Carole. I just need a quick word with Ann. Is she around?”

“In her room. Go on up! I’ve gotta go!”

“Take care, Carole.”

Anthea’s door was ajar.

She sat on the floor in a black tank top, her delicate collarbones on display, her fair skin looking even more porcelain against the dark fabric, without a single flaw.

Engrossed in her work, a lock of hair mischievously fell across her well–defined features. She was so focused she didn’t even notice Sarah walk in.

Scattered around her were a bunch of gadgets, tools, and whatnot. Off to the side laid a piece of clothing that didn’t quite look like your regular attire.

“Ann,” Sarah knocked.

finally looked up, surprised. “Sarah, what

talk to you about something…” Sarah’s

friend with concern, “You don’t look so good, Sarah. What’s up?”

nothing,” Sarah replied, still fuming

me have a look.” Anthea reached for Sarah’s wrist.

Anthea looked up

Sarah

Anthea finally said, “Sarah,

Sarah’s world spun.

11:26

“If you don’t believe me, we can get it checked at the hospital. But from what I can

relief flooding through her. “This is

she had expected tears, shock, not

thrilled Lacy and his parents will be!” Sarah bubbled with excitement. Forget about $80,000.

the Browns weren’t all that bad. This baby

of yourself, Sarah. Don’t you see they don’t really care about you?

off as Sarah insisted, “Ann, I swear they’re not

eager to get a proper check–up and share the

knew Sarah wouldn’t be swayed and decided to

in Capital City, at

spend time with Janet Lindsay every afternoon.

usual meeting time, Janet waited at the door for Edna.

unwell and busy with his own

had