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.

foot slipped, and she nearly tumbled to the ground. Anthea's quick reflexes saved

agile!" Karen said, hugging Anthea as

chosen the

ever modest, touched her nose and quipped, "Oh, I'm just third best

seriously. "You're clearly number one!

ushered Karen

spring had arrived, a sudden chill had swept through

Anthea nodded.

"You're amazing, Annie!"

a whip-smart girl like her, she and Sherman are gonna have a kid who's not just good-looking but

would be the talk of the

the more delighted she became, her eyes twinkling as if she could already see her

kitchen to whip up the cocoa

the kitchen atmosphere cozy

the rich aroma of

freshly made drink, Anthea

buds, with hints of milk and a touch of sweetness

of beverages, but this was her first time savoring such a lovingly homemade

really matter. It was the thought

beautiful and talented, was quite

down to business, "Annie, are you free

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