From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 288

Chapter 288

Chapter 288

After lunch, Carole and Nanson both got swept up in their afternoon tasks, leaving Anthea alone in the quiet of the house.

Anthea sat at her desk, head bowed over a drawing with a focused expression, the sunlight streaming in through the window and casting a soft glow on her features. Just then, the doorbell chimed, breaking the silence.

She casually picked up a book to weigh down her sketches and made her way to the door.

Swinging it open, she found no one there.

A slight frown creased her forehead.

Had she been so absorbed in her drawing that she'd imagined the sound?

"Hello? Anyone there?" Anthea called out, but no response came.

As she was about to close the door, a figure popped out from around the corner, "Surprise!"

Anthea's eyes widened in astonishment, "Mrs. Christensen?"

"Annie!" Karen dashed toward her, going in for a warm hug.

Karen's foot slipped, and she nearly tumbled to the ground.

hugging Anthea as if nothing had

chosen the perfect

nose and quipped,

Nonsense!" Karen retorted seriously. "You're clearly number

ushered Karen into the living

had arrived, a sudden chill had swept through recently. "Annie, you know how to

Anthea nodded.

"You're amazing, Annie!"

have a

would be the talk

the more delighted she became, her

to whip up the cocoa as Karen

atmosphere cozy

rich aroma of chocolate

freshly made drink,

gently and took a careful sip. The intense chocolate flavor enveloped her taste buds, with hints of milk and a touch of sweetness to round it off. It was absolutely

had tasted all sorts of beverages, but this

matter. It was the thought behind

and talented, was quite a catch for her

got down

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