From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 434

Her aura was undeniably strong, a cool elegance mixed with a brisk charm.

Her hair, slightly damp, cascaded down her back in a disarray that the ocean breeze only enhanced, creating an effortless beauty.

Her face, devoid of makeup, radiated a wild allure.

"I brought you a Coke," Anthea said, tossing a bottle to Sherman.

Sherman caught it, "Thanks."

Anthea made her way to another beach chair under the umbrella, twisting the cap off her Coke and taking a large gulp of the icy beverage.

Sherman followed suit, the chilled Coke jolting his taste buds in a surprisingly pleasant way.

Before he knew it, he had finished the entire bottle, forgetting that he usually stuck to tea and water, avoiding even coffee.

Had anyone else seen him, they might have been utterly shocked.

As the sun began to dip, the sky turned a golden hue, reflected in the sea, bathing everything in a warm glow. The horizon was ablaze with the setting sun, seagulls occasionally flying by, adding life to the stunning view. "It's so beautiful," Anthea couldn't help but exclaim, a sight she knew was unique to this world.

the sea,

he began,

"Yeah?"

have someone you like?"

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it feels like to like someone. Is it really like

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how you managed to renounce the world. Isn't that usually a path taken by

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