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.

carefully attaching them to the line, not even flinching

at you go!” Nanson was genuinely

“What did you expect? I learned from my

but beam with pride.

in for breakfast!” Carole’s voice called

“Uncle, let’s head

nodded in

Lindsay family, miles

while watching Jonah and Gerard eat, “I’m

and would only bring

it was just the three of them in the house, which lacked any real holiday cheer. Both Jonah and Gerard were of a reserved nature, which didn’t help

into the home by

put down his

improper about it?”

outsiders,” Jonah said,

her fork, “And if you were to remarry, wouldn’t your