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

hugging Anthea as if nothing had

she had chosen

touched her nose and quipped, "Oh,

seriously.

Anthea ushered

cocoa?" Even though early spring had arrived, a sudden chill had swept through recently. "Annie, you

Anthea nodded.

"You're amazing, Annie!"

gonna have a

the talk

the more delighted she became, her eyes twinkling

whip up the cocoa

laughed together, the kitchen atmosphere cozy and warm

the rich aroma of chocolate filled the

freshly made drink,

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

Karen had tasted all sorts of beverages, but this was her first time savoring such a lovingly

really matter. It was

was quite a catch

finishing the cocoa, Karen got down to business, "Annie,

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