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'."

those drama shows where everyone's calling each

fifth child at home," Sherman said

the implied

down the path leading down the hill, frowning, "Where's

Adah took out her phone,

explained he couldn't make 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

Riley had to head back, feeling utterly

said, "Riley can't make

Just like that, he can't come. Well, since

nothing to do

his cards

started their walk up the

and the

verdant greenery lifted everyone's

and looked back at Anthea, "Ann, let's take a break. I'm

break too," Anthea agreed, sitting down by a pine

when Karen shot Adah

"The air is so fresh up here, surrounded by birds

"Right! We should do this more