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.

“Sarah,

need to talk to you about something…” Sarah’s usual vivacity was nowhere

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

fuming over the Browns‘

have a look.” Anthea reached for

moment, Anthea looked up with a complicated

Ann?” Sarah asked, confused.

“Sarah, you

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get it checked at the hospital. But from what I can see, you’re probably about a month along.”

through her. “This is amazing, Ann! I’m pregnant!”

had expected tears, shock, not this joy.

Sarah bubbled with excitement. Forget about $80,000. They’d happily fork

bad. This baby couldn’t have come

ahead of yourself, Sarah. Don’t

was cut off as Sarah insisted, “Ann,

away. She was eager to

swayed and decided

at the Lindsay family’s manor.

point to spend

usual meeting time, Janet waited at the door

unwell and busy with his

had school.