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.

slipped, and she nearly tumbled to the ground.

hugging Anthea as if nothing had

chosen the perfect

quipped, "Oh, I'm just third

Karen retorted seriously. "You're clearly

ushered Karen into the

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!"

Sherman are gonna have a

be the talk of the

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

to the kitchen to whip up the cocoa as Karen

kitchen atmosphere cozy and warm

rich aroma of chocolate filled the

over a mug of the freshly made drink, Anthea cautioned,

taste buds, with hints of milk and a touch of sweetness

of beverages, but this was

really matter. It was the thought behind it that

talented, was quite a

cocoa, Karen got down to business, "Annie,

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