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.

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

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

at Sherman, "How is it? I wasn't sure if you liked

"It's excellent."

a hint of pride, "Of course, you

the grilled bread, "This is indeed a fortunate

the night deepened, it became

finishing their meal, they strolled along the

the world, his thoughts were not confined to ascetic

and even offered unique insights. By the end of their talk, they felt as if they

Elsewhere.

Cloudcrest.

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

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, which

Nanson ordered.

usual, opted for a

suggested going to the

"I'm sorry, I have two dance classes this afternoon. Maybe

of disappointment crossed Nanson's eyes, "Alright

he do something wrong that

"Which school are you attending?

would be great, thank

breathed a sigh of relief. Her agreement meant she

at all. It's my honor to drive you