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.

"I know you're vegetarian, so I grilled some veggies for you.

carrots, green beans, scallions, and mushrooms. Not only did it look appetizing,

big bite of her fish, finding it delicious and satisfying. She looked at Sherman, "How is it? 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 didn't

"It's excellent."

a hint of pride, "Of course, you wouldn't

started on the grilled bread, "This is

night deepened, it became pitch

finishing their meal, they

through the illusions of the world, his thoughts

casual conversations, he could keep up and even offered unique insights. By the end of their talk, they felt as if they had known each other

Elsewhere.

Cloudcrest.

had invited Violet for dinner last time, they

smile, "I insisted it's my turn to treat you to dinner. You can't sneak away to pay the bill this time." "Don't worry, I won't," Violet stirred her coffee,

Nanson ordered.

usual, opted for a garden

Nanson suggested

have two dance classes

shadow of disappointment crossed Nanson's

something wrong that

school are you attending? I

nodded, "That would be great, thank

sigh of

all. It's my honor to drive you