From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 435

Sherman glanced up at her as the dawn painted the sky in shades of pink and orange, making her features seem almost ethereal.

"What do you need a lighter for?"

With a smile, Anthea responded, "I brought a grill from the house. We're going to have a beach BBQ."

Sherman fished a lighter out of his pocket and handed it to her.

Taking the lighter, Anthea pulled the grill out of the car and started preparing the fish for the BBQ.

While the fish was grilling, Anthea also started a bonfire with some dry wood.

The evening by the beach was slightly chilly.

She sat in front of the bonfire, supporting her head with one hand and holding a grilled fish in the other. The firelight made her complexion even more radiant. Soon, the air was filled with the mouth-watering aroma of grilled fish.

Sherman was lounging on a beach chair, one hand behind his head, simply watching her.

Suddenly, he was reminded of a poem:

In the north, there's a beauty, supreme and solitary.

A glance from her, the city falls; another glance, the nation falls.

Such beauty is rare and hard to find.

you're vegetarian, so I grilled some veggies for you. I used olive oil, give it a try?" "Thank you," Sherman

and mushrooms. Not only did it look appetizing, but

is it? I wasn't sure if you liked spicy food, so I only added a touch of chili." After tasting a

"It's excellent."

pride, "Of course, you wouldn't expect anything less

the grilled bread, "This is indeed a fortunate experience

the night deepened,

finishing their meal, they strolled along

Sherman had seen through the illusions of the world,

whether it was about future technologies or casual conversations, he could keep up and even offered unique insights. By the end of their talk, they felt as if they had known

Elsewhere.

Cloudcrest.

had invited Violet for dinner last time,

can't sneak away to pay the bill this time." "Don't worry, I won't," Violet stirred

Nanson ordered.

as usual, opted for a garden

dinner, Nanson suggested going to the

two dance classes this

shadow of disappointment crossed

wrong that might have upset

are you attending?

nodded, "That would be great,

nod, Nanson breathed a sigh of relief. Her agreement meant

my honor to drive you