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

replied affectionately, “Annie, there’s something I want to ask

“Go ahead, Mom”

old to start leaming some new language?”

learn new language?” Anthea was taken

might ask about the

Carole had really moved

a complete illiterate. She couldn’t understand a thing, not even a simple word. Thankfully, there were a

to use her free

“Mom, you can leam at any age if you’re

Carole was surprised. At thirty–nine, she had thought it was a lost cause.

you some

“Sounds good.”

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

took it seriously. With the restaurant still closed, she had time on her

learned basic conversational French. To accelerate her learning, she suggested that Anthea speak French with her in daily conversation, correcting any mistakes on

conversing in French with Anthea, “Carole. When did you pick up French?”

only know the basics. Annie’s the real pro here. Carole was impressed

curious, “Why are you learning French,