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.

nearly tumbled to the ground. Anthea's quick reflexes saved her,

Karen said, hugging Anthea as

chosen

quipped, "Oh, I'm just third best in

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

Anthea ushered

spring had arrived, a sudden chill had swept through recently. "Annie, you

Anthea nodded.

"You're amazing, Annie!"

are gonna have

baby would be the talk of

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

kitchen to whip up the cocoa as

kitchen atmosphere

of chocolate filled the

mug of the freshly made drink, Anthea cautioned, "Careful,

taste buds,

background, Karen had tasted all sorts of beverages, but this was her first time

really matter. It was the thought behind

was quite a catch for

finishing the cocoa, Karen got down to business, "Annie, are you

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