From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 440

"Is that all? Piece of cake," Anthea said, her voice tinged with nonchalance as she swiftly drew a knife across the lamb's belly, slicing open a crimson line before deftly peeling off its skin. Despite the gruesomeness of the task at hand, Sherman found a certain peaceful harmony in the act, as if it underscored the tranquility of simpler times.

Catching his gaze, Anthea looked up slightly. "You're not going to look away?"

"Why should I? If a girl like you isn't bothered, why would I be?" Sherman replied, twirling a lighter in his fingers.

"But aren't you a vegetarian?" she probed.

Sherman's tone was light. "Just looking won't hurt."

"Then, could you fetch a large platter from the kitchen? I want to carve out the best part of the loin."

"Sure thing."

With that, Sherman headed to the kitchen.

It seemed Anthea was probably the first person to ever boss Sherman around like this.

And yet, Sherman didn't seem to mind at all.

After grabbing the platter, Sherman asked, "Anything else you need?"

"Grab me a pair of scissors, will you?"

"Alright."

And just like that, Anthea had Sherman running errands all morning.

By half-past ten, Anthea had dissected the entire lamb.

The innards were discarded, along with the head, leaving them with about eighty pounds of meat.

to whip up a lamb stew and then grill

diet, she decided to prepare a spicy mushroom noodles for him, paired with a side of cucumber

mind, Anthea

kitchen was filled with the tantalizing aroma of grilled

grilled lamb chop, Anthea was satisfied with the perfect balance of crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The juices burst in her mouth, almost making her

The flavor was spectacular!

her

the glass

chops really that

were ready, Anthea started on

broths had

do was to cook some noodles

onions, garlic,

Anthea added some

to eat.

my way." Sherman hurried

mushroom noodles. "Here's yours, and this cucumber salad is

to the

simple noodle

no time, he finished

the meal, Sherman took the initiative to do the

kitchen lacked a dishwasher, so it

it was his first time standing

to being challenged, found

should be done before

Sherman frowned slightly.

her hand. "I think you should start by using some dish soap." The dish soap was right there, so

flickered in Anthea's eyes.