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

said, hugging

had chosen the perfect

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

retorted seriously. "You're clearly number one!

ushered Karen into

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

Anthea nodded.

"You're amazing, Annie!"

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

would be the talk

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

kitchen to whip up the cocoa

and laughed together, the kitchen atmosphere cozy and

the rich aroma of

mug of the freshly made drink, Anthea cautioned,

enveloped her taste buds,

all sorts of beverages, but this was her first time savoring

was the

was quite a catch for her

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

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