From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 298

Chapter 298

As Riley scrambled to his feet, dusting off the dirt from his jeans, he quickly caught up with Sherman's stride. The two were greeted by a warm smile from Adah as they approached the dining area. "Finished your little competition, have you?" Adah chuckled. "Dinner's about ready. I was about to send someone to fetch you boys. Who won, by the way?"

"Sherman's too good!" Riley exclaimed, brushing a hand through his hair. "I mean, with these skinny arms and legs of mine, how could I ever match up to him?"

Sherman clapped Riley on the back with a hearty laugh. "Riley's just a greenhorn! Give him a few decades to practice, and maybe, just maybe, he'll have a shot at beating me." Riley's mouth twitched into a grimace. "Decades?"

The dinner table was a lively scene, with Karen strategically seating Riley next to Anthea. Five people gathered around the table, with Sherman sitting directly across from Riley.

"So, Riley," Karen began with a mischievous twinkle in her eye, "you're what, 21 this year?"

"Yeah, that's right," Riley replied with a nod.

yourself a girlfriend back

shook his head. "Haven't found

Sherman stood up and served her a piece of fish with

glanced at Sherman with

Cheeky boy!

having a

fish was met with Karen's

till you see the crawfish coming up-they're your favorite." Riley joined in the conversation with an eager smile. "You

it's got meat, I'm usually a fan." In her past life, Anthea hadn't been one for indulgences. Often a nutrient shake was

Riley, "Can you

eyes lit up. "The spicier

threw Sherman a glance, her comment laced with double meaning. Sherman, however, kept his eyes on his

to the table. Karen started to say something to Riley, but Sherman was already on his feet, deftly cracking the crab for everyone. "Grandma, ladies should take care of their delicate hands. Let