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,

you about something…” Sarah’s usual vivacity

“You don’t look so good, Sarah. What’s

replied, still fuming over the Browns‘ latest antics.

Anthea

Anthea looked up

wrong, Ann?” Sarah asked, confused.

Anthea finally said, “Sarah, you might be

Sarah’s world spun.

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the hospital. But from what I can see,

burst out laughing, relief flooding through her. “This is amazing, Ann! I’m pregnant!”

aback; she had expected

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

down, Sarah believed the Browns weren’t all that bad. This baby couldn’t have come at a better time.

“Don’t get ahead of yourself, Sarah. Don’t you see

insisted, “Ann, I

the good news, Sarah’s worries melted away. She was eager to

wouldn’t be swayed and decided

at the Lindsay family’s manor.

to spend

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

and busy

Lindsay had school.