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.

girlfriend back

head. "Haven't

might just know a lovely young lady for you..." Karen's matchmaking was cut off as Sherman stood up and served her a piece of fish with the serving fork. "Grandma, this is your

Sherman with a knowing

Cheeky boy!

were having a silent battle

met with Karen's approval.

chicken feet. "Annie, these are spiced to perfection. You've got to try them. And wait till you see the crawfish coming up-they're your favorite." Riley joined

nodded. "I'm all about the meats. If 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 enough,

seizing the opportunity, asked Riley, "Can you handle

lit up. "The spicier the

comment laced with double meaning. Sherman, however, kept his eyes on his plate, his handsome brows knitting

Sherman was already on his feet, deftly cracking the crab for everyone.

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