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.

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

Mike said,

continued, "Are you here for

woman looked surprised, "Ah? I

my bad. You look so young, I assumed you weren't married yet,"

She nodded, "That's correct."

meet you, I'm Mike, like the archangel Michael.

the flower," she said, shaking his

right away, so he ventured,

then nodded,

info, Mike saw that Violet

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

goodbye, Mike jogged towards the exam venue, just as

an umbrella," Mike handed one to

these umbrellas, else we'd be soaked,"

Betty, edged closer, "I forgot

but couldn't refuse, "Sure, it's big

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

rain pouring,

niece, Annie, "There you

"Uncle Mike!"

be drenched without