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 Ann with you,

"It would be my pleasure to take Ann home." He had been worrying about how

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

with you," Karen added. "Ann, if

flashed a small smile.

Sherman replied, his

thinking: I can take a detour! He was more than

amusement in her eyes.

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

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 to distract herself by connecting to

with the

the

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

moment, a