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

“Annie, there’s something

“Go ahead, Mom”

to start leaming some new

language?”

had thought Carole might ask about the

had really moved

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

use her free

up at Carole, “Mom, you can leam at any age if you’re willing.”

had thought it was a

decisively. “111 drop by the bookstore and get you

“Sounds good.”

Anthea headed to the local bookstore and picked up some basic textbooks. She also arranged

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

suggested that Anthea speak French with her in daily

home, he was surprised to hear Carole conversing in French with Anthea, “Carole. When did you pick

Annie’s the real pro here. Carole was impressed by Anthea’s nearly flawless

are