From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 64

Baldie barely managed to comprehend the first sentence. However, he found the next one a bit more challenging.

The French woman was speaking way too fast, and with Baldie’s nerves getting the better of him, he could only make out something about fish and garlic.

“Sorry, could you please repeat that?” he asked.

“Of course,” replied the French woman with a smile, slowing down her speech.

Baldie still struggled to understand, scratching his head. “You mean you like fish?”

The woman quickly waved her hands. “Oh no, no! We don’t like fish. Some of us are allergic to fish and garlic! Allergic!”

The more nervous he got, the more confused he was, especially with Harriet and Lauren standing by him. Baldie could not get what the woman meant, and his face flushed with anxiety.

“I’m sorry. I still can’t quite get it…” Baldie stuttered.

The woman continued, “It’s okay. Don’t be nervous. Anyone else here speaks French?”

Though not understanding French herself, Harriet could see something was off and nudged Baldie’s arm. “Baldie, what’s going on?”

Baldie turned back, his face red with embarrassment. “Mom, does anyone else here speak.

French?”

looked at Baldie with

of requests. I’m afraid

sudden turn of events was a big blow to her pride.

a sudden thought. “I heard Anthea’s French isn’t bad. Why don’t we let

eyes filled with contempt at the suggestion.

knowing Anthea didn’t speak French, but he wanted

evening about her French not being

what she meant by

said, “Then I’ll go fetch

could react, Lauren had run off to find

after, Lauren returned with

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a sigh of relief. He finally didn’t have to worry

one to do that.

could manage a few simple exchanges with foreigners.

Anthea there, he would still be the