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.

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

hugging

had chosen the

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

Karen retorted seriously.

the compliment, Anthea ushered Karen into the living

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

Anthea nodded.

"You're amazing, Annie!"

like her, she and Sherman are gonna have a kid

baby would be the

more Karen thought about it, the more delighted she became, her eyes twinkling as

headed to the kitchen to whip up the

kitchen atmosphere cozy and warm

rich aroma of

of the freshly made drink, Anthea

buds, with hints of milk and a touch of sweetness to round it

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

It was the thought behind it

quite a catch for

Karen got down to business,

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