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 that case, I

Mike said, paying the

"Are you here for

looked surprised, "Ah? I

assumed you weren't married yet," Mike quickly corrected

She nodded, "That's correct."

archangel Michael. And you are?" Mike

like the color, and the flower,"

found he liked Violet right away, so he ventured, "Would you mind if we

hesitated, then nodded,

Mike saw that Violet

me take you out for dinner sometime," Mike said. Violet smiled, "Sure,

saying goodbye, Mike jogged towards the exam venue, just as the

you an umbrella," Mike handed

timing with these umbrellas, else we'd be soaked,"

"I forgot mine,

of Betty but

rang, signaling the end of the exams,

pouring, students rushed

his niece, Annie, "There

"Uncle Mike!"

didn't want us waiting outside, but see, you'd be drenched without us!" Betty scanned the crowd