From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 103

Karen didn’t pull her punches, each slap hitting Sherman square on the back.

That little weasel!

For ten years, Sherman had the same air of superiority, looking down his nose at everyone. He was just asking for it!

Sherman didn’t even flinch, and he said calmly, “Karen, everyone has their way of living. I’m content with mine. Like you always say, I can’t be everyone’s cup of tea, can I?”

Sherman was a bachelor and a devout vegan. He loved his peace and quiet.

Life with someone else was too noisy. Alone was just perfect.

Karen looked at Sherman, her face a picture of disbelief, “Don’t you have any urge?”

Sherman just shook his head.

Karen was about to try and provoke him, using the fact that Anthea wasn’t into him to give Sherman a little nudge.

But it turned out that Sherman couldn’t care less.

Weren’t most men driven by a desire to conquer?

was he…

Sherman up and down, “Sherman, be honest

seemed thrown off balance by that, “Karen, you’re

Karen squinted her eyes, probing.

his fingers on his rosary, “Karen, that’s out of line!”

as though it

do, I would accept it! Just tell me, do you like

you think I’m concerned about you? I’m worried about Ann! What if you like men and I hook you two up, wouldn’t I be hurting Ann? She’s so pretty, young, smart, and capable! I

thought Karen was concerned about him, which turned

She was i

that young

“Hey! I’m talking to you! Do you

mantra for patience, then said, “Karen, although I have no plans to settle down, my sexual orientation is perfectly normal. So, please stop fretting over unfounded

a

the right way, there was still a

she could continue her scheme to bring Anthea into the Christensen family

pat Sherman on the shoulder. But upon reaching up, she realized she couldn’t quite make it.

darn kid have to grow so tall?