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

you're so agile!" Karen said, hugging

she had chosen

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

Karen retorted seriously. "You're clearly

Anthea ushered Karen

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!"

gonna have a kid who's not just

the

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

the kitchen to whip up the cocoa as

chatted and laughed together, the kitchen atmosphere cozy

aroma of

mug of the freshly made drink, Anthea cautioned,

flavor enveloped her taste buds, with hints of milk and a touch of sweetness to round it

tasted all sorts of beverages,

matter. It was the thought behind

and talented, was quite a catch for

cocoa, Karen got down to business, "Annie,

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