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'."

drama shows where everyone's calling each other 'brother' and

the fifth child at home,"

caught the implied

hill, frowning, "Where's Riley? Adah, give him

cue, just as Adah took out her phone, it rang. It was

it. After getting Adah's call the night before, he was so excited he couldn't sleep, even sprayed on cologne in the morning, ready to impress. But then, his advisor called him out of the blue, needing him at

Riley had to head back, feeling

said, "Riley can't make

he can't come. Well, since

to do

his cards close to his

started their

April, and

greenery lifted everyone's

go any further and looked back at Anthea, "Ann, let's take a break.

break too," Anthea agreed, sitting

shot Adah a

the hint and stood up, stretching her arms, "The air is so fresh up here, surrounded by

"Right! We