From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 315

Chapter 315

Karen rolled her eyes in mock jealousy. "Well, of course, how else am I going to be your mom? Remember to stick to the plan tomorrow!"

Adah nodded in agreement, playing along.

The next day came quickly.

They had agreed to meet at the base of the hill.

Anthea arrived on time.

Karen, Adah, and Sherman were already there.

Among them, Sherman, dressed in a simple robe, stood out, holding a rosary in his hand, almost as if he could ascend to heaven at any moment.

"Mrs. Christensen, Adah," Anthea jogged over, "And Mr. Christensen."

Karen laughed, "Drop the formalities, we're all friends here! Sherman's twelve years older than you, just call him 'big bro'."

like in those drama shows where everyone's calling each

child at

the implied meaning,

down the hill, frowning, "Where's Riley? Adah,

took out her phone,

before, he was so excited he couldn't sleep, even sprayed on cologne in the morning, ready to impress. But then, his

had to head back, feeling

hanging up, Adah said, "Riley can't make it, let's head out without

shame! Just like that, he can't come. Well, since Riley's caught up, let's go ahead

Riley's absence had nothing to do with Sherman was something she

cards close

their walk up the

was April, and the

greenery lifted

looked back at Anthea, "Ann,

could use a break too," Anthea agreed,

shot Adah a

stretching her arms, "The air is so

well, "Right! We should