From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 227

On Christmas Eve, Anthea returned to Carole’s side, marking their first holiday season together since the

reunion.

Though the household was small, just the three of them, the festive spirit was palpable.

Early in the morning, Carole got up to start preparing the feast for the night’s celebration. Meanwhile, Nanson went out to gather some holiday decorations.

Anthea, returning from her morning jog, saw Nanson crouched in the front yard, stringing up fairy lights around the garden. Electronic firecrackers, tiny lanterns…

“Uncle, let me give you a hand,” Anthea said, rolling up her sleeves and walking over to Nanson.

Nanson chuckled, “You think you can handle this kind of work, kiddo? Why don’t you go inside and wash up? Breakfast’s almost ready.”

“Uncle, are you underestimating me?” Anthea raised an eyebrow slightly.

“Why don’t you give it a try then?” Nanson handed her the string of lights.

began carefully attaching them to the line, not even flinching at

go!” Nanson was genuinely surprised.

her hands, “What did you expect? I learned

help but beam

in for breakfast!” Carole’s

responded, “Uncle, let’s head back

nodded in agreement.

Lindsay family, miles away, was in

the dinner table, Janet spoke up while watching Jonah and Gerard eat, “I’m thinking of inviting

Janet had five sons, the other four lived at a distance and would only bring their families to visit the day after Christmas.

lacked any real holiday cheer. Both Jonah and Gerard were of a reserved nature,

bring some warmth into the home by having Edna and her daughter Darleen

put down

improper about it?” Janet frowned.

still outsiders,” Jonah

you were to remarry, wouldn’t