From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 299

Chapter 299

So, every time Karen saw Anthea eating, it sparked her own appetite like nothing else. Her granddaughter-in-law was simply the best. So easygoing with food! A breeze to please. At three in the afternoon, Anthea stood up to say her goodbyes.

"What? You're leaving already?" Adah clutched Anthea's hand, her face a picture of dismay. Even Chubby, the plump little furball in Anthea's arms, let out a disgruntled meow. Anthea chuckled, "Remember, Adah, next time you and Mrs. Christensen should come over to my place for a visit. It's getting late, and I really should head back."

As she spoke, Anthea added, "Oh, and Adah, don't forget to bring Chubby along."

"Meow," Chubby seemed to affirm, responding to Anthea's words.

Anthea gave Chubby a big, affectionate squeeze, "You're the cutest."

Ah, the satisfaction!

Sherman's gaze briefly swept over Chubby, cool and detached. Caught off guard, Chubby quickly burrowed deeper into Anthea's embrace!

Holy smokes! Was that a death glare aimed at a cat?

then, Riley also announced

"Why don't you

"It would be my pleasure to take Ann home." He had been worrying about how to get some alone time with

pocket, "Riley's going out of his way. I've got to swing by the office anyway. Anthea

then Ann can go with you," Karen added. "Ann,

smile. "Then I'm in your

on my way," Sherman

can take a detour!

a gleam of amusement in her eyes. That cheeky boy! Trying to outplay her! He's got another

the last couple times in Capital City, this time,

other, "If you get bored, feel free to

playing music. But with just her and Sherman in the car, and the atmosphere a tad awkward, she decided

car was filled with the

at the

a floor-to-ceiling window, tall and imposing. A shadow seemed to cross his face. Unpredictable as the weather, nobody could guess his next mood swing. "Knock,

a