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

don't you take Ann

He had been

"Riley's going out of his way. I've

with you," Karen added. "Ann, if this

at all!" Anthea flashed a small smile. "Then I'm in

way," Sherman replied,

stood there, thinking: I can take a detour! He was

watched Anthea and Sherman's retreating figures, a gleam of amusement in her eyes. That cheeky boy! Trying to outplay her! He's got another think

first ride in Sherman's car. Different from the last couple times in Capital City, this time, Sherman was behind the wheel himself. And she was

you get bored, feel free to connect to the car's Bluetooth and put on some

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

filled with the soft strains of

the Peterson

imposing. A shadow seemed to cross his face. Unpredictable as the weather, nobody could guess his next mood swing. "Knock, knock,

moment, a knock at the