From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 468

Violet adjusted her collar and smoothed her hair, trying to mask her nerves. "Do I look okay?" she asked, her voice slightly trembling.

This wasn't an act; she was genuinely anxious. What if Carole turned out to be difficult?

Nanson nodded reassuringly. "You look perfect, absolutely stunning!"

Violet looped her arm through Nanson's. "Let's go in, then."

"Alright." Nanson knocked on the door.

Outside, Violet was a bundle of nerves, but inside, Carole wasn't faring much better. This was the first time Nanson was bringing a girlfriend home.

Carole placed the freshly sliced fruit on the table. Just then, a knock echoed through the air.

Little White, their family dog, trotted over to the door.

"I'll get it! I'll get it! Little White, go get Annie out here!" Carole instructed quickly.

"Sure," Little White seemed to understand and padded off to the other room.

Carole hurried over to answer the door.

"Hey, sis," Nanson greeted with a warm smile.

echoed him,

with a nod, her smile slightly stiffening as she looked at Violet. The girl was indeed

like she had

associate in the

the uncertainty. Despite the dubious first impression, Carole opted for politeness. After all, guests were to be treated with courtesy. "Come on in," she

wrong? She couldn't unjustly

suspicions, Violet didn't recognize her. She had no idea Carole

Carole's arm. "Sis, you take such good care of yourself! Walking next

just the right thing to

smile. "You look well taken care

Do

Carole had seen in the store

"Yes! Sis, do you use

mistaken after all. Violet was indeed the same Ms. White from the

be the same domineering Ms. White from yesterday. Perhaps there

but continued, "Please, come in and have

effective! Great for hydration

weren't cheap by

wonder

her sister and niece, Carole couldn't afford such luxuries. It

room, Carole directed Nanson, "Offer Ms. White some

a slice of watermelon. "Make yourself at home.