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?”

Harriet looked at Baldie with

have a lot of requests. I’m afraid I’ll get it wrong…”

Baldie’s proficiency to Lauren, this sudden turn of events was a big blow to her pride.

as if struck by a sudden thought. “I heard Anthea’s French isn’t

eyes filled with contempt at

knowing Anthea didn’t speak French, but he wanted her

bragged just that evening about her French not being half poor.

was curious to see what she meant by saying “not

I’ll go fetch

react, Lauren had run off to find

returned with Anthea.

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gave Baldle a sigh of relief. He

one

could manage a few simple exchanges with foreigners.

he would still be the star pupil In Lauren