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.

"Well, in that case, I won't

pleasure," Mike said,

outside, Mike continued, "Are you here for the exams as

woman looked surprised, "Ah?

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

She nodded, "That's correct."

archangel Michael. And you

like the color, and the

away, so he ventured, "Would

hesitated, then

info, Mike saw that Violet was 29, seemingly

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

jogged towards the exam

an umbrella," Mike handed one to

umbrellas, else we'd

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

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

exams, anxious parents perked

rain pouring,

his niece, Annie,

"Uncle Mike!"

you'd be drenched without