From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 354

Chapter 354

A young woman handed the cashier a couple of dollars. Nanson was taken aback as he looked at her, feeling a sense of familiarity. After a moment, it clicked, "You... you're the lady I accidentally bumped into this morning, aren't you?"

The young woman paused, then realization dawned, "Oh, it was you."

Nanson offered a sheepish smile, "I'm really sorry about this morning! And thank you for covering for me."

"Life's full of random encounters, meeting here must be fate. You've already apologized this morning," she replied, then added, "I believe in paying it forward. Helping you is like helping myself. Everyone faces tough times now and then."

Nanson was impressed by her maturity. If everyone thought like her, the world would indeed be a much better place.

"Regardless, I owe you thanks. If you don't mind, could we exchange numbers? I'd like to pay you back for the food." He hadn't just bought instant noodles, but also coffee and a sports drink, totaling a pretty penny.

"No need," the young woman insisted. "If you really want to thank me, just lend a hand to someone else in need. That'll be payment enough."

Nanson. I work at QuickSend Parcels. Don't worry,

"Mr. Nanson, I didn't think you did. Just remember to help someone else. That's

feeling indebted, Nanson tried another approach, "Well, I drove here. Can I at least

can manage on my

turned and left. Nanson watched her leave, feeling an unexpected fondness for this stranger. It was rare to encounter such genuine

Sneaking up, Anthea hugged her, "Mom! I've missed you so much!" It had been over twenty days since they last saw each other, with Carole preferring not to disturb Anthea's studies with late-night calls, especially with exams around the

eating well? I told your uncle to make sure you had pork

was concerned, remembering how she used to make

been having it! Do I look thinner? You must be

was convinced Anthea had lost weight and decided to cook

before they knew it, final exams were just around the corner. Anthea seemed unaffected, but her friends, Lizzie and Tanya, were visibly stressed, staying up late to

"Annie, you go ahead. I've got an

you haven't been to the cafeteria in

Tanya looked up,

we need to eat to stay strong. Lizzie's waiting