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

“Go ahead, Mom”

I’m too old to start leaming some

language?” Anthea was

thought Carole might ask about the recent troubles with the Yeager family.

seemed Carole had really

to leam French. She had never thought it was important until last week when she met with some French clients. She had felt like a complete illiterate. She couldn’t

her free time to seriously

can leam at any

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

you some learning materials, then

“Sounds good.”

the local bookstore and picked up some basic textbooks. She also

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

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

hear Carole conversing in French with

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

was curious, “Why are you learning French, Carole?”