From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

With no witnesses at the scene, the police had no choice but to bring both women down to the station.

Karen stuck to her story, insisting that Rebecca had hit her. "Officer, she claims I was trying to scam her, but I don't want her money. All I want is a sincere apology. After that, I'll leave the rest to you-handle it however you see fit."

The two officers exchanged a glance.

Honestly, Karen's request didn't seem unreasonable at all.

If she'd really been out to con someone, she wouldn't be so quick to let things go.

Rebecca, meanwhile, bristled at the idea of apologizing. Apologize to this miserable, penniless old hag? Who did she think she was?

But right now, she had no other choice.

The Morris family was no longer what it once was.

Rebecca forced herself to swallow her pride, her face stiff as she muttered, "Sorry."

Karen immediately cowered behind the officers, pretending to be terrified. "Officer, I'm scared! What if she tries to get back at me after this? I'm just a helpless old woman—what am I supposed to do? You have to help me..."

One of the policemen shot Rebecca a stern look. "Show some real remorse. Either you apologize properly to the lady, or you can spend three days in a holding cell. Your choice."

Rebecca could have screamed. Instead, she took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. "Ma'am, I'm truly sorry. It was all my fault. Please forgive me."

Karen finally seemed satisfied and waved a dismissive hand. “Forget it, forget it. Beautiful people like us shouldn't stoop to the level of the ugly."

Ugly?

woman just called

teeth clenched so hard

face taking on a look of genuine gratitude.

polite old

ever bothers you again, just give

"Thank you, officer."

paperwork, beaming as

she pushed open the glass doors, she nearly collided with a

in one hand The sunlight caught his features, casting a soft glow over

Wait... Mr. Christensen?

was he doing

heart skipped

he here... for

course!

suddenly appear at the police

could hardly contain her excitement, her heart pounding in her

knew it Mr.

about her. He'd heard she

rushed over to

her. That

woman was finished now!

rooted to the spot, waiting eagerly for Sherman to come to