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 to

“Go ahead, Mom”

old to start leaming

to learn new language?” Anthea was taken

might ask about the recent

seemed Carole had really moved

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

free time to

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

she had thought

the bookstore and get you some learning materials,

“Sounds good.”

the local bookstore and picked up

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

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

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

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

curious, “Why are