From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

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Chapter 172

Locy was several years older than Sarah.

His parents had been on their case about selling down and starting a family, Itching for the day they could spoil a grandchild

But since Lacy’s girlfriend was Sarah, the wedding had been on hold until now.

Now that Surah was pregnant, their folks would be over the moon.

Compared to the joy of a child, what was a mere eighty grand?

Locy couldn’t stop smiling at the thought. He was eager to rush home and share the fantastic news with his parents.

Then Sarah added, “Remember the fuss about the wedding fund last time? My folks were really upset. Don’t you think your parents should come over and apologize to mine?”

The previous standoff over the wedding fund had left Sarah’s family feeling cold, since the Browns hadn’t been willing to part with the

money

Lacy nodded eagerly. “Of course! Don’t worry, Sarah, I’ll make sure they apologize”

“That’s good to hear.” Sarah sighed in relief, confident that Lacy wasn’t the man Anthea had made him out to be

How could she and their child not be worth more to Lacy than a measly eight grand?

Back at home, Lacy broke the news to his parents.

in shock, asking. “What did

carrying

who was sitting on the couch reading the newspaper, beamed

from his bag. “Here, take a look. It’s the official report from the

shook as he took the paper, scanning the words before exclaiming, “We’re going to have an heir! Bless the heavens! Thank

his knees

“Is it true? She’s

to be a grandmother!”

thrilled, her brows

pregnancy to pressure

Lacy was taken

“Don’t tell me she hasn’t made

Sarah’s type before, always looking to use a child

Completely

respectable Brown family must have been cursed to have crossed paths

continued, “Sarah didn’t really ask for anything, just that our family should pay the wedding

what?” Debra’s tone

his head, “Then she hopes you and Dad could visit

were wrong that day. It was our first visit, and we shouldn’t have shown up empty–handed. And about the wedding fund, eighty thousand

shot Bob a glare. “What do you know? Who’s running this house, you

instantly, silent as a mouse in front

Lacy was confused by his

that of a woman ready for a street fight, “That little hussy! She thinks she’s got one over on me because

knew Lacy was too soft–hearted, just like his

into the family, Lacy would surely bend over backwards for

would that leave Debra’s