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?”

neck, just as he stood up to grab

much shorter than Sherman

she had no choice b but to

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

just stood there not

teasing him further. “You really don’t want to know where

head. “Not really”

a seat in the executive chair, crossing her legs.

Sherman. “Don’t you want to know how gorgeous the girl I’ve

breathtaking, and Karen was convinced that once Sherman laid eyes on her, he’d be

to herself, covering her mouth to hide her glee.

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

be room for a soulmate like Anthea, but marriage was out of the question. He was never going to Not in

Tied

Sherman, her voice filled with mock exasperation, “Don’t speak too soon, my boy! I be waiting for the day

Sherman continued, his attention returning