From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 297

Chapter 297

Karen's eyes sparkled with cunning calculation.

Sherman thought he was tough, huh? Well, she'd serve him a slice of humble pie! It was high time he got a taste of his own medicine, experiencing the cold shoulder only to end up in a desperate chase. Otherwise, he'd never see what was truly in his heart. And you had to hand it to Riley; the timing of his appearance couldn't have been more perfect. Not only was he the world's best grandson, but he was also the smartest!

Sherman frowned slightly, his fingers tracing the edge of his rosary. "Grandma, you're matchmaking again!"

"Who says I'm matchmaking? What if Ann falls for Riley, huh? It's not like Riley's any less of a catch. Not to mention, he's at least ten years younger than you! You're old enough to be Ann's father, which is probably why you can't win her over!"

Karen grew more animated as she spoke. Sherman felt a knot of irritation in his chest that he couldn't shake off. He didn't even know why he was angry. He just was. And he felt like hitting something! "Whatever you say," he muttered, turning on his heel and walking away.

Karen hummed softly to herself as she watched his retreating figure. Just you wait, kiddo! Your downfall is nigh!

when he spotted Anthea and Riley chatting and laughing together. To be precise, there was also Adah standing between them,

straightened up, "Yeah, what's

dabbled in it myself back in the day. How about we go upstairs and spar a

puzzled look. What's gotten into him today? Why

almost stammered, "I, um, I think I'll

wasn't looking to meet his maker just yet. What was up with his big cousin today? Riley took a moment to seriously reflect on his own

"Don't be nervous. I'm an amateur,

Riley loosened up. After all, he had been training for three years! Even if he couldn't beat Sherman, he wouldn't go down without a fight. He might even turn the tables

a little confusion, "What's with Sherman

it's just deep cousinly love!" What else

Adah was even more puzzled, "Mom, what's so

picked up a cherry

his spacious home gym

him a pair of boxing gloves. Riley caught them and put them on. They stood in the center of the room, exchanged a warrior's