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'."

shows where everyone's calling each other 'brother' and 'sister.' Can't

fifth child at

caught the implied

glanced down the path leading down the hill, frowning,

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

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 school

to head

"Riley can't make it, let's head

he can't come. Well, since Riley's

do with

cards

group started their walk

was April, and the scenery was

verdant greenery lifted everyone's

any further and looked back at

Anthea agreed, sitting down by a pine

Karen shot Adah

stood up, stretching her arms, "The air is so fresh up here, surrounded by birds

We should do this more