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

“Go ahead, Mom”

old to start leaming

want to learn new language?” Anthea was

had thought Carole might ask about the recent troubles with

seemed Carole had

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 simple word. Thankfully, there were a couple of students from a language school at the next

to use her free time to

you can leam

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

you some learning materials, then

“Sounds good.”

up some basic

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

accelerate her learning, she suggested that Anthea speak French with her

conversing in French with Anthea, “Carole. When did

I only know the basics. Annie’s the real pro here. Carole was impressed by Anthea’s nearly flawless pronunciation

curious, “Why are you learning French,