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 his

don't you take

take Ann home." He had been worrying about how to get some alone

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

Riley's out of the way, then Ann can go with you," Karen added. "Ann, if

a small smile. "Then I'm in your

on my way," Sherman replied,

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

in her eyes. That

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

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

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

car was filled with the soft strains

at the Peterson

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.

a knock