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.

clutched her chest. “I can’t breathe! It’s so suffocating! I

over, supporting Karen with one hand and helping her catch her breath with the other. “Karen, Karen!

upset. Rest assured. Sherman is a sensible boy, and he’ll listen to you.

they didn’t give Sherman a

the store owner

is for anemia and malaria, isn’t it?” “Yes,” Anthea

“Could I trouble you for the contact information of the doctor who made this?”

was from a seasoned doctor. The handwriting alone was full

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gently. “I wrote the prescription.”

medical knowledge are profound and take decades to

today sure know how to spin tales,”

one here. She is my daughter.

pharmacist

Carole nodded

then, young lady, could you leave your

us?”