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.

“I can’t

and helping her catch her breath with the other. “Karen, Karen! What’s wrong? Are you okay? Don’t scare

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

didn’t give Sherman a

handed the prescription to the store owner at

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

“Could I trouble you for the contact information of the doctor who

was from a seasoned doctor.

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gently. “I wrote the

pharmacist chuckled. “No kidding, young lady. The medical knowledge are profound and take decades to master. You look no more than seventeen

know how to spin tales,”

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

pharmacist

Carole

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

us?”