From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 254

Carole plused, a look of surprise crossing her face.

What were the odds that everything seemed to fall apart all at once?

And just after she had cut off ties with her past?

Could it be Anthra’s doing?

The thought flickered through Carole’s mind before she dismissed it as unlikely.

‘Anthes, despite her talents, was only eighteen.

What kind of clout could a kid like that have?

Carole gazed at Anthea and said eamestly, “Annie, honey, I want you to know I’ve truly let go. Whatever happens back in our old town, whether it’s life or death, it has nothing to do with me anymore.”

Anthea nodded slightly, “Mom, it eases my mind to hear you say that

lly girl:

“Silly

there’s something I want to ask you”

“Go ahead, Mom”

I’m too old to start leaming some

language?” Anthea was taken

the recent troubles with the

Carole had really moved

important until last week when she met with some French clients. She had felt like a complete illiterate. She couldn’t understand

Carole decided to use her free time to seriously study

looked up at Carole, “Mom, you can leam at any age if

had

bookstore and get you some learning materials, then find you a private

“Sounds good.”

Anthea headed to the local bookstore and picked up some basic textbooks. She also arranged reliable

she absorb the new information, but she also took it seriously. With the restaurant still closed, she had time on her hands and decided to increase

she suggested that Anthea speak French with her in daily conversation, correcting any mistakes on the

he was surprised to hear Carole conversing in French with Anthea, “Carole. When

pro here. Carole was impressed by Anthea’s nearly flawless pronunciation

curious, “Why are you learning