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 won't argue.

pleasure," Mike said, paying the

Mike continued, "Are you here

young woman looked surprised, "Ah? I

look so young, I assumed you weren't married yet," Mike quickly

She nodded, "That's correct."

like the archangel

color, and the flower,"

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

hesitated, then nodded,

info, Mike saw that

finishing her exams. Let me take you

exam venue,

you an umbrella," Mike handed one to his sister

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

edged closer, "I forgot mine,

particularly fond of Betty but couldn't refuse, "Sure, it's big

bell rang, signaling the end of the exams, anxious parents

pouring,

spotted his niece, Annie, "There

"Uncle Mike!"

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