From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 366

Chapter 366

Mike had been single for over a decade.

His sister, Sarah, always felt a twinge of guilt about it. If she could play matchmaker and find him a partner, it would fulfill their parents' longstanding wish.

7-Eleven was bustling, thanks to its proximity to the local high school where exams were being held. The store was packed, with a long line snaking towards the cashier.

Mike picked up three umbrellas and three bottles of water, preparing to pay, when he spotted a familiar face across the aisle.

It was the young woman he had bumped into last time.

"Hey, fancy meeting you here again," Mike walked up to her with a friendly grin.

The young woman paused for a moment before recognizing him, "Oh, it's you."

They lined up at the cashier together.

Mike chuckled, "You covered my bill last time. Allow me this time."

"No, that's alright, but thank you," she demurred.

"Don't worry about it. If I pay for you today, I'll still help someone else in need next time I'm here," Mike assured her.

in

pleasure," Mike said,

continued, "Are you

young woman looked surprised, "Ah? I don't

so young, I assumed you weren't married

She nodded, "That's correct."

archangel Michael. And you

color, and the

away, so he ventured, "Would you mind

hesitated, then

contact info, Mike saw that Violet was 29, seemingly

niece is just finishing her exams. Let me take you out for dinner sometime," Mike said. Violet

the exam venue, just

you an umbrella," Mike handed

we'd

neighbor, Betty, edged closer, "I forgot mine,

particularly fond of Betty but couldn't

the bell rang, signaling the end of the exams, anxious parents perked up, eager

rain pouring, students

his niece, Annie,

"Uncle Mike!"

but see, you'd be drenched without us!" Betty scanned the crowd for her son, then turned to