From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel 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.

Four gifts in total, costing her $4,800. That left her with $200.

After shopping, Tanya headed to the grocery store. She planned to cook dinner that evening. Tanya had been cooking since she was young, but since starting high school, she seldom did.

That evening, when the family, including her parents and her brother and sister-in-law, came home to a table full of food, they were astonished.

"Mom, did you leave work early today?" her sister-in-law, Jane, asked Tanya's mother, Karen.

Karen shook her head, "No, dear! I just got home too!"

With that, Karen turned to Tanya's father, Gage, "Did you cook?"

Gage replied in disbelief, "I just walked in with you, didn't I?"

"Could it be Hank?" Jane wondered, slightly confused. "But Hank came home with me too!"

Just then, Tanya walked out of the kitchen with a pot of fish stew, "Mom, Dad, sis, you're all home! Dinner's almost ready. Oh, where's my brother?"