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 tumbled to the ground. Anthea's quick reflexes saved her,

you're so agile!" Karen said, hugging Anthea as if

chosen the

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

Nonsense!" Karen retorted seriously. "You're

ushered Karen

hot cocoa?" Even though early spring had arrived, a sudden chill had

Anthea nodded.

"You're amazing, Annie!"

like her, she and Sherman are gonna have a kid who's

would be the talk of the

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

headed to the kitchen to whip up the cocoa

the kitchen atmosphere

rich aroma of chocolate filled

freshly

intense chocolate flavor enveloped her taste buds, with hints of milk and a touch of

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

didn't really matter. It was the thought behind it

talented, was quite a catch for her

got down to

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