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?

also announced

smiled, "Why don't you take Ann

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

out of his way. I've got to swing by the

"Ann, if this grumpy guy gives you the silent treatment, don't hold

a small smile. "Then I'm in your

Sherman replied, his

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

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

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

wheel with one hand, the crucifix pendant with the other, "If you

hadn't planned on playing music. But with just her and Sherman in the car, and the atmosphere a tad awkward, she decided to distract herself by connecting to Bluetooth

filled with the soft

at the Peterson

in a tailored suit stood before 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.

moment, a knock at the