From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Tanya was completely taken aback by Jane's outburst. "Sis, what's happening? Is something wrong?"

your treatment."

Jane just stared at Tanya, her voice tense with emotion. "I know everything, Tanya. Everything! Little sis, come home with me. Let's get you the help you need. Don't worry, your brother and I have been saving up-we've got over a million in the bank! That'll definitely cover Tanya was stunned that Jane knew about her condition.

Even more so, she was surprised to hear Jane say such things.

Jane was usually so frugal.

She hardly ever splurged on her hair.

Rarely bought new clothes.

Skincare products? Out of the question.

At just in her thirties, she lived like someone a decade older, all in the name of saving money.

And yet, they had managed to save over a million...

But today.

For her, Jane was willing to use all that money for her treatment.

indifference, deep down, they had always considered

felt this

her heart, Tanya was

a home without

to keep a brave face, Tanya smiled weakly. "Sis, it's lung cancer, advanced stage. There's no hope for treatment.

there's always hope!" Jane was now crying. "Don't worry about the money, your brother and

won't help. It'll just drain our

are we supposed to do? No more talk of giving up. Let's go home, sis!" Jane pulled Tanya back towards their house. "Sis, that money was for you and my brother to buy a house! You've saved for years. I can't

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son, currently

old son, currently b

after by Jane's

home once a

thought of bringing her family down with her in

only was it incurable, but the hospital bills would be

knelt down, pleading. "Little sis, I'm begging you too. Don't give up on yourself when we haven't given up on you. We can buy another house, but we can't replace you We must treat this! Even if it means breaking the bank. We have enough saved up. You shouldn't worry about these

"Sis!"

with me, let's tackle this together. Let's

agony. "It's

stand up, I'll keep your

at Jane