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 you”

“Go ahead, Mom”

to start leaming some

want to learn new language?” Anthea was taken aback.

had thought Carole might ask about the recent troubles with

Carole had really moved on

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

her free time

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

thirty–nine, she had thought it was a lost

drop by the bookstore and get you

“Sounds good.”

up some basic textbooks. She also

thirsty for knowledge. Not only did 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 her daily lesson to

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

was surprised to hear Carole conversing in French with Anthea,

pro here. Carole was impressed by

“Why are you learning French,