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.

immediately clutched her chest. “I can’t

and helping her catch her breath with

to Sherman, 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

Sherman a chance to

handed the prescription to the store owner at the pharmacy.

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

pharmacist mulled it over, then asked, “Could I trouble you for the contact information of

the prescription was from a seasoned doctor. The handwriting

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smiled gently. “I wrote the prescription.”

knowledge are profound and take decades to master. You look no more than

youth today sure know how to spin

aside, Carole spoke up. “Sir, I’m the sick one here.

The pharmacist squinted

Carole nodded earnestly.

“Well then, young

us?”