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

there’s something I want

“Go ahead, Mom”

I’m too old to start leaming some

new language?” Anthea was taken aback.

might ask about the recent troubles with the Yeager

seemed Carole had

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

use her free time to seriously study French.

looked up at Carole, “Mom, you can leam

surprised. At thirty–nine, she had thought it

by the bookstore and get you some learning materials, then find you a private

“Sounds good.”

up some basic textbooks. She also arranged reliable online

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 three.

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

Nanson returned home, he was surprised to hear Carole conversing in French with

basics. Annie’s the real pro here. Carole was impressed

was curious, “Why are you learning