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 think

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

furrowed her brow, "I doubt it. Sherman doesn't even realize he's taken a liking to Annie yet. He

hadn't yet acknowledged his feelings, so

who wouldn't change for a young girl's opinions.

never know, it might really be Ann's influence. Ann is so remarkable, after all. If that stubborn

she always preferred to

hope

think that possibility

also possible Sherman just

own

Sto

for him."

a while and finally decided to confess his feelings

was the girl

roses, intending to declare

restaurant

eight o'clock, Violet

Violet ordered just a salad, maintaining

"Violet, there's something

said, gracefully dabbing her lips

Nanson gathered his courage,

know what I'm about to

a bit sudden,

mean