From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent ( Anthea )
Chapter 459

"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.

Adah turned to Karen, "Mom, don't you think this is strange?"

Karen nodded, "Adah, do you think it might be because Ann doesn't like smoking, so Sherman stopped?"

Adah furrowed her brow, "I doubt it. Sherman doesn't even realize he's taken a liking to Annie yet. He barely listens to us, so why would he listen to Annie? That seems unlikely."

Sherman hadn't yet acknowledged his feelings, so why would he heed Anthea's words?

Besides, Adah thought Sherman was the kind of man who wouldn't change for a young girl's opinions. It just didn't fit his character.

Karen chuckled, "You never know, it might really be Ann's influence. Ann is so remarkable, after all. If that stubborn boy doesn't make some effort to please her, what if Ann decides he's not worth it?"

Karen was an optimist; she always preferred to see the positive side of things.

Adah replied, "I hope you're right, but

I think that possibility is slim! It's

also possible Sherman just

on his own that smoking

Sto

for him." Swnovel

Meanwhile, Nanson Yeager had been pondering for a while and finally decided to confess his feelings to Violet White.

He believed Violet was the girl he had been looking for.

Nanson bought a bouquet of roses, intending to declare his feelings to Violet over dinner that night.

That evening, Nanson arrived at the restaurant 20 minutes early to set everything up.

At eight o'clock, Violet arrived as planned.

As usual, Violet ordered just a salad, maintaining her figure.

After the meal, Nanson looked at Violet, "Violet, there's something I want to tell you."

"Go ahead," Violet said, gracefully dabbing her lips with a napkin.

Nanson gathered his courage,

might know what I'm about to say

seem a bit sudden, but

swear, I mean it sincerely!"

belongs to swnovel

A fleeting look of triumph flashed in Violet's eyes.

Was Nanson about to confess? This was wonderful!

Nanson continued, "Violet, I like you! I hope you'll be my girlfriend." He revealed the roses he had hidden.

Violet feigned surprise, "Nanson, you?"

"Violet, I truly like you!" Nanson handed her the roses.

"I..." Violet hesitated for a moment.

Nanson gazed at her, his eyes full of hope.

After a long pause, Violet accepted the roses, "Well, let's... give it a try."

"Really?" Nanson was overjoyed, "Violet, you accepted me?"

Violet nodded, then asked, "So, have you told your sister about us? Do you think she'll like me?"

"Of

Nanson said, "My

sister's a wonderful person! She'l definitely like you! Once you meet her, you'll see for yourself!" swnovel

Violet looked at Nanson, "When do you plan to introduce me to your sister?"