From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 482

"Sherman?" Anthea was momentarily taken aback, not expecting him to call her out of the blue.

"Yes," Sherman continued, "I've just arrived in Pellonia."

"Alright," Anthea replied. "I've heard Pellonia has been a bit chaotic lately. Make sure to stay safe and don't go out after dark."

Was she actually concerned about him?

Sherman couldn't help but smile slightly. "I will."

After chatting a bit more, Anthea ended the call.

Sherman looked up at the rising sun, its warm glow reflecting in his eyes. After a brief pause, he turned to his secretary. "Let's go."

The secretary promptly followed in his footsteps.

Meanwhile, Anthea had just hung up when another call came through. It was from Nanson, who she assumed must have been on the same flight as Sherman.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

On this particular day, Anthea was in her front yard, watering the flowers in her little garden.

Suddenly, she heard someone calling her name from outside.

glanced up and saw Alex, dressed

"Alex?"

briefly, keeping it short. "Anthea, my grandmother's not doing well. Could you come with me to see

watering can, hopped over the garden fence with

momentarily stunned. "Aren't you

security robot at home. Where's your

and Anthea quickly matched

car, Alex habitually unwrapped a butterscotch candy, popped it in his mouth, and handed

said, accepting the

they arrived at the Peterson family

garden was eerily

lit up with recognition and quickly went inside to

was

"Audrey," Anthea said gently.

Audrey responded, turning her head toward the

the bed and checked Audrey's pulse. It was weak; the

at Alex, shaking her head

unchanged. "Grandma, don't worry. Anthea's here, and

own body, dear. I've been dreaming of your grandpa, your dad, and your mom. They say they're coming to take

seemed to deeply unsettle Alex, his

eyes. "Alex, it's been 12 years. Have you not forgiven your father