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.

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

so agile!" Karen said, hugging Anthea as if nothing had

chosen the perfect

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

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

the compliment, Anthea ushered Karen

Even though early spring had arrived, a sudden chill had swept through

Anthea nodded.

"You're amazing, Annie!"

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

would be the talk of the

thought about it, the more delighted she became, her eyes

kitchen to whip

the kitchen atmosphere cozy and warm despite their age

of

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

buds, with hints of milk and a touch of

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

It was the thought behind it that

so beautiful and talented, was quite a catch for her precious

Karen got down to business,

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