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.

displeasure, Karen immediately clutched her chest. “I can’t breathe! It’s so suffocating! I can’t

catch her breath with the other. “Karen, Karen!

don’t be upset. Rest assured. Sherman is a sensible boy, and he’ll listen

give Sherman

Anthea handed the prescription to the store owner

prescription is for anemia

I trouble you for the contact information of

the prescription was from a seasoned doctor. The handwriting

Chapter 22

gently. “I wrote

knowledge are profound and take decades to master. You

know how to

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

pharmacist squinted inquisitively.

true!” Carole

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

us?”