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.

some veggies for you. I used olive oil, give it a try?" "Thank you," Sherman sat up

scallions, and mushrooms. Not only did it look appetizing, but it

at Sherman, "How is it? I wasn't sure if you liked spicy food, so I only added a touch of

"It's excellent."

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

grilled bread, "This is

night deepened, it

their meal, they

illusions of the world,

he could keep up and even offered unique insights. By

Elsewhere.

Cloudcrest.

Nanson had invited Violet for dinner last

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

Nanson ordered.

opted for a

dinner, Nanson suggested going to the

dance classes

shadow of disappointment crossed Nanson's eyes,

wrong that might

"Which school are you

nodded, "That would

Nanson breathed a sigh of relief. Her agreement meant

It's my honor to