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

you're so agile!" Karen said, hugging Anthea as if nothing

had chosen

her nose and quipped, "Oh, I'm just third

Nonsense!" Karen retorted seriously. "You're

at the compliment, Anthea ushered Karen

Christensen, are you cold? How about I make you some hot cocoa?" Even though early spring had arrived, a sudden chill had swept through recently. "Annie, you know how to make hot

Anthea nodded.

"You're amazing, Annie!"

and Sherman are gonna have

baby would be the talk of

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

to whip up the cocoa as

and laughed together, the kitchen atmosphere cozy

rich aroma of chocolate

a mug of the freshly

careful sip. The intense chocolate flavor enveloped her taste buds, with hints of milk and a touch

from an aristocratic background, Karen had tasted all sorts of beverages, but this was her first time savoring such

really matter. It was the thought behind it

and talented, was quite a catch for her

got down to

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