From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 208

After a day of hitting the shops, hunger had finally started to nudge her. She was the kind who didn’t fuss over table manners–comfort was her priority, and incidentally, her nonchalance often painted the most beautiful, natural picture.

Sherman glanced sideways, catching sight of her focused indulgence.

Was it really that delectable?

He speared a piece of broccoli, chewing thoughtfully.

It tasted… pretty ordinary, actually.

Bot as he watched her relish her meal, he found himself eating more than he intended.

Nearly full, Anthen waved over the server “Could we get two of your desserts, please?”

The server nodded. “Sure thing”

Sherman’s lips parted slightly. “One is enough for me, I’m stuffed.”

“Don’t worry about it, bring two.” Anthea insisted.“1 can finish them both by myself”

Sherman was speechless. He realized that she never intended to share in the first place.

dove into them with

to maintain their figures, barely touching their food and steering clear

he was mistaken.

didn’t necessarily give them

her dessert, Sherman just sat there, twirling his cross pendant

later, Anthea finished and headed to the bar to settle the

at him. “Me Christensen, I thought this was my treat. Why did you

who pays, but if Ms. Yeager feels compelled to return the favor, there’s a coffee shop not far from here. You could invite me for a

“You want to

Sherman nodded, “Yes.”

on her phone–it wasn’t even

the restaurant together, with Sherman gallantly opening the passenger door of his car for

spacious and clean, a

coffee shop shortly after.

Sherman well, greeted him with enthusiasm. “Mr. Christensen, welcome back. Right this

darted curiously to Anthea, full of disbelief. Sherman usually came alone or with Daniel. The sight of him with a beautiful woman was unexpected–could she be the fiancée from Cloudcrest everyone whispered

manager’s head was

with a classic elegance. An

Yeager, please, Sherman gestured

the manager brought some steaming coffee. The rising steam blurred their features