From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 171

“Yes,” Sherman said in a tone that was more matter of fact than enthusiastic

Karen rolled her eyes at him. “Can’t you say more?”

“It’s adorable

Karen let out an exasperated sigh. “Are you some kind of emotionless robot?”

Sherman just stood there, silent.

Karen persisted, Tm going to ask you again, is this scarf adorable or what?”

“find it extremely adorable” Sherman replied, enunciating each word carefully.

Karen beamed with pride. “Well, of course, it is! I picked it out myself! How could it not be? Here, let me put it on you. You’ll look cuter

In this?”

the scarf around Sherman’s neck, just as he stood up to grab

much shorter than Sherman

stand on, she had no choice b but to command, “You lanky rascal, get down

go along with her antics Karen tied the scarf around his neck, surveyed her handiwork, and then shook her head in mock disgust. “Not that good! But they say the matemal genes am strong, so it doesn’t matter if you’re a bit on the ugly side. Your future wife is stunning, so my great–grandchildren are bound to be super

there not saying a wo

really don’t want to know

head.

took a seat in the executive chair, crossing her legs.

brides place Karen said, eyeing Sherman. “Don’t you want to know how gorgeous the girl I’ve snagged for

eyes on her, he’d be as smitten as she was, itching to

Karen chuckle to herself, covering

rather not” Sherman replied coolly, then added, “Grandma, I

might be room for a soulmate like Anthea, but marriage was out

Tied

filled with mock exasperation, “Don’t speak too soon, my boy! I be waiting for the day you eat your words!”

you’ll be waiting a long time, Sherman continued, his attention returning to his work.