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 saved

said, hugging Anthea as if nothing had

she had chosen

her nose and quipped, "Oh,

Karen retorted seriously. "You're clearly number

at the compliment, Anthea ushered Karen

though early spring had arrived,

Anthea nodded.

"You're amazing, Annie!"

and Sherman are gonna have a kid who's not just good-looking

be the talk

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

the kitchen to whip up the

chatted and laughed together, the kitchen atmosphere

aroma of chocolate filled the

mug of the freshly made drink,

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

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

matter. It was the thought

quite a catch for her

cocoa, Karen got down to business, "Annie,

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