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'."

where everyone's calling each other 'brother' and 'sister.' Can't go wrong with

at home,"

caught the

leading down the hill, frowning, "Where's Riley? Adah, give him a

took out her phone, it rang. It was

Riley 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 then, his advisor called him out of the blue, needing him at school for

head

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

"What a shame! Just like that, he can't

Riley's absence had nothing to do with

his cards close

their walk up the

was April, and

greenery

any further and looked back at Anthea, "Ann, let's take

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

Karen shot Adah a

hint and stood up, stretching her arms, "The air is so fresh

"Right! We should do