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.

looked up, surprised. “Sarah, what brings you

to you about something…”

her friend with concern, “You don’t look so good,

still fuming

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

moment, Anthea looked up with a

Sarah asked, confused.

“Sarah, you might be

Sarah’s world

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the hospital. But from what

burst out laughing, relief flooding through her. “This is amazing,

she had expected tears, shock, not this joy.

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

that bad. This baby couldn’t have come at a better

eyebrow, “Don’t get ahead of yourself, Sarah. Don’t you see they don’t really care about

“Ann, I

to get a proper check–up and share the news with

swayed and decided to let her

City, at the Lindsay

spend time with Janet

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

was unwell and busy with his

had