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

home." He

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

Ann can go with you," Karen added. "Ann, if this grumpy guy gives you the silent treatment, don't hold it against

Anthea flashed a small smile. "Then

way," Sherman

can take a detour! He was more than willing

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

car. Different from the last couple times in Capital City, this time, Sherman was behind

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

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

car was filled with

at the

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

a knock at the