From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 387

Chapter 387

Christmas presents?

Tanya was known for being tight-fisted. Getting a dime out of her was like pulling teeth. And now, she's suddenly generous?

Hank eyed Tanya skeptically, "Tanya, you gotta be wanting something from me and your sister-in-law, right? If you do, just spill it."

Tanya shook her head, "Nope, bro, you're reading too much into it."

When their parents unwrapped their gifts, they were gobsmacked. These items would cost a pretty penny. Why on earth would Tanya splurge like this?

Karan, always sharp, looked up at Tanya, "Tanya, come clean. Did you get into some trouble?"

Tanya smiled, "Mom, what are you talking about? I'm nineteen. Can't I buy gifts for my family?"

Gage didn't overthink it, popping open a bottle of fine Scotch, "This is some good stuff! That's my girl!"

Karan shot Gage a look, then continued, "Tanya, these gifts weren't cheap. Even if you can afford them, it's wasteful. Your brother and sister-in-law's gifts are one thing, but I can't keep this dress. Return it tomorrow. Oh, and I signed you up for driving lessons. You start tomorrow. Aim to get your license by summer's end."

and Jane quickly added, "Ours too.

returns. Mom, bro, sis, I've never really bought you anything over the years.

"Mom, I don't wanna do driving lessons. Get a

live. What was the point in learning

tonight? Return the things that need returning. And you are taking those driving lessons. As for the gifts, you're returning them tomorrow! We're a practical family. We don't need luxury

her reasons. Hank had been married for a while, still living with them, without a place of their own. It was important to save

was taken aback

meant well. But it still hurt. It was still unfair. After all, it was her way of showing love. She was about to leave this world. All she wanted was to buy her family some

And as for the gifts,

was furious, slamming the table, "Tanya! Say that

back tears, walked to

sis!" Jane

Jane! Let her go! We've spoiled her rotten! Now she doesn't

went to her room, laying on her bed,

the dinner table,

"She meant welke ! Why be so

you

did anything