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."

work at QuickSend Parcels. Don't worry, I have no

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

"Well, I drove here. Can I

I can manage on my

woman turned and left. Nanson watched her leave, feeling an unexpected fondness for this stranger. It was

rushed to Yeager's Delicacies right after school, eager to see Carole, who had been working tirelessly away from home. 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

lost weight! Haven't you been eating well? I told

remembering how she used to make nourishing pork trotter soup for Anthea

it! Do I look thinner?

and decided to cook a hearty meal

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

go ahead.

you haven't been to the cafeteria in over a

long it had been, Tanya looked up, "Has it been that

stay strong. Lizzie's waiting for us outside," Anthea