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.

her chest. “I can’t breathe! It’s so suffocating! I can’t take it…”

and helping her catch her breath with

said, “Look what you’ve done to your grandma! Karen, don’t be upset. Rest assured. Sherman is a sensible

they didn’t give Sherman a chance

the prescription to the

a look, the pharmacist asked, “This prescription is for anemia and malaria, isn’t

trouble you for

was from a seasoned doctor. The handwriting

Chapter 22

“I

pharmacist chuckled. “No kidding, young lady. The medical knowledge are profound and take decades to master.

know how to spin tales,” the pharmacist

the sick one here.

pharmacist squinted

Carole nodded earnestly.

“Well then, young lady, could you leave your contact with

us?”