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.

conceded, "Well, in that case, I won't argue.

Mike said,

continued, "Are you here for the

surprised, "Ah? I don't have

young, I assumed

She nodded, "That's correct."

to meet you, I'm Mike, like the archangel Michael. And you are?" Mike

like the color, and the

so he ventured, "Would you mind

hesitated, then nodded,

exchanging contact info, Mike saw

to run; my niece is just finishing her exams. Let me take you

jogged towards the exam venue,

an umbrella," Mike handed one to his sister as he

with these umbrellas, else we'd be soaked," Sarah laughed,

closer, "I forgot mine,

but couldn't refuse,

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

rain pouring,

spotted his niece,

"Uncle Mike!"

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