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

affectionately, “Annie, there’s something I want

“Go ahead, Mom”

you think I’m too old to start

to learn new language?” Anthea

ask about the recent troubles with the Yeager

had really

thought it was important until last week when she met with some French clients. She had felt like a complete illiterate. She couldn’t understand a thing, not even a

her free time to seriously study

you can

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

nodded decisively. “111 drop by the bookstore and get you some learning materials, then find

“Sounds good.”

local bookstore and picked up some basic

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

three days, Carole learned basic conversational French. To accelerate her learning, she suggested that Anthea speak French with her in daily conversation,

Nanson returned home, he was surprised to hear Carole conversing in French with

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

“Why are you learning French, Carole?”