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.

turned slightly and offered him a plate, "I know you're vegetarian, so I grilled some veggies for you. I used olive oil, give it a try?" "Thank you," Sherman sat up and took

slices of zucchini, baby carrots, green beans, scallions, and mushrooms. Not only did it look appetizing, but

I wasn't sure if you liked spicy food, so I only added a touch of chili." After tasting a slice of grilled potato, Sherman

"It's excellent."

"Of

on the grilled bread, "This is indeed a fortunate experience

night deepened,

finishing their meal, they strolled

of the

he could keep up and even offered unique insights. By the end of their talk,

Elsewhere.

Cloudcrest.

since Nanson had invited Violet for dinner last time, they had

insisted it's my turn to treat you to dinner. You can't sneak away to pay the bill this time."

Nanson ordered.

opted for

Nanson suggested

dance classes

disappointment crossed Nanson's

wrong that

then offered, "Which school are you attending?

nodded, "That would

Violet nod, Nanson breathed a sigh of relief.

no trouble at all. It's my honor to