From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

"Yes," Sherman nodded slightly.

Even Karen was taken aback by this.

Sherman had been smoking for about ten years.

And now he just decided to quit?

"Why did you quit smoking?" Adah asked.

"Because it's bad for my health," Sherman replied.

Adah and Karen exchanged glances.

They both saw the confusion in each other's eyes.

The harmful effects of smoking were something they had told Sherman countless times before.

But Sherman had never taken it seriously, indulging in the habit for a decade.

Why the sudden change now?

Something unusual was definitely afoot!

There had to be some underlying reason!

"Sherman, why did you suddenly decide to quit smoking? Did something happen?" Adah inquired.

"Nothing happened," Sherman said as he made his way upstairs.

Karen, "Mom, don't you

nodded, "Adah, do you think it might be because Ann doesn't like smoking,

liking to Annie yet. He barely listens to us,

feelings, so why would he heed Anthea's

of man who wouldn't change

influence. Ann is so remarkable, after all. If that stubborn boy doesn't

always preferred to see

"I hope

possibility is slim!

also possible Sherman just

own

Sto

for him."

been pondering for a while and finally decided

girl he had been looking

declare his feelings to

Nanson arrived at the restaurant 20 minutes early to

o'clock, Violet arrived

usual, Violet ordered just a salad, maintaining

at Violet, "Violet, there's something I want to tell

ahead," Violet said, gracefully dabbing

Nanson gathered his courage,

I'm

bit

I mean it