From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 22

Sherman was already thirty; how many more years could he afford to waste?

Adah nodded in agreement. “Give us a name, and Karen and I will be right there to play. matchmaker! We won’t have a single word of protest!”

Sherman countered with a question of his own, “Mom, Grandma, do you think the meaning of life is to get married, have kids, and then have those kids do the same, cycling on until we reach the end?”

What was the purpose of such a predictable life?

Instead of believing in love, it was better to believe in oneself.

At the very least, he could build his business empire.

Sherman was accustomed to standing on top, controlling everything below.

A man’s life wasn’t defined by marriage and having children.

Karen choked and then continued. “Sherman, if you don’t want to get someone yourself, I will find someone for you! Before I die, I must see you settled with a wife and children, or I’ll never rest in peace.”

Sherman frowned slightly.

Sherman’s displeasure, Karen immediately clutched her chest. “I can’t

helping her catch her breath with

Adah said, “Look what you’ve done to your grandma! Karen, don’t be upset. Rest assured. Sherman is a sensible boy, and he’ll listen to you. I’ll help you upstairs to rest

Sherman a chance

the prescription to the store owner at

“This prescription is for anemia and

mulled it over, then asked, “Could I trouble you

seasoned doctor. The handwriting alone was full

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smiled gently. “I

young lady. The medical knowledge are profound and take decades to

today sure know how to spin tales,”

aside, Carole spoke up. “Sir, I’m the sick one here. She is my daughter. She did write

pharmacist squinted inquisitively.

Carole

hesitated, then said, “Well then, young lady, could you leave your

us?”