From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 386

Chapter 386

Can she?

No, not anymore. Her struggles seemed endless.

Grandma continued, "Think about your parents, think about your loved ones. If they saw you like this, they would be heartbroken..."

Tanya wiped away her tears, "Thank you, I know what I have to do now."

She had just asked the doctor. She had only three months left to live.

She wanted to make the most of these three months, to spend quality time with her family, and then explore the beautiful landscapes of her country. After all, she couldn't leave this world without making some memories.

Tanya got home and gathered all the money she had saved over the years, including birthday money and holiday gifts. It totaled up to $5,000.

With the money in hand, she immediately went shopping. She bought a silk dress for her mother, something she had admired for a long time but never wanted to spend the money on. Her father was a fan of fine whiskey and always mentioned wanting a bottle of Glenfiddich. Tanya bought him a bottle.

Then there was her brother. He had mentioned wanting a designer suit. Tanya knew his size and went ahead to purchase the suit for him. And then there was her sister-in-law. Tanya's sister-in-law was very into beauty and often talked about a certain high-end skincare brand.

total, costing her $4,800.

She planned to cook dinner that evening. Tanya had been

family, including her parents and her brother and sister-in-law, came home to a table full of food, they were

work early today?" her sister-in-law,

"No, dear!

Karen turned to Tanya's

"I just walked in with you, didn't

wondered, slightly confused. "But Hank

of the kitchen with a pot of fish stew, "Mom, Dad, sis, you're all home! Dinner's almost ready.

Everyone was stunned. They

standing and lying over sitting, had prepared dinner. Since Jane had joined the family, she hadn't seen Tanya step foot in the

you make all this?" Jane

you haven't tried my cooking yet, right? Let's

filled with pride,

you just finished your exams. Remember to rest, okay? I can cook when

you work hard enough. I'm grown up now;

to tears. Her daughter's thoughtfulness touched her

this, Tanya felt a pang of guilt. She regretted not maturing sooner. With her life coming to an end, how could she be a good daughter in the little time she had left? When Hank parked the car and came in, he too was

last dish, the family sat down in the

worked hard today; this chicken leg should go to