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

smiled, "Why don't you take Ann with you,

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

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

with you," Karen added. "Ann, if this grumpy guy gives you

a small smile. "Then

my way," Sherman replied,

there, thinking: I can take a

lady watched Anthea and Sherman's retreating figures, a gleam of amusement in her eyes. That cheeky boy!

in Capital City, this time, Sherman was behind the wheel himself.

hand, the crucifix pendant with the other, "If you get bored, feel free to connect to the car's Bluetooth

seatbelt. She hadn't planned on playing music. But with just her and Sherman in the car, and the atmosphere a tad

the car was filled with

the Peterson

seemed to cross his face. Unpredictable as

that moment, a