From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel Chapter 254

Carole paused, a look of surprise crossing her face.

What were the odds that everything seemed to fall apart all at once?

And just after she had cut off ties with her past?

Could it be Anthea's doing?

The thought flickered through Carole's mind before she dismissed it as unlikely.

Anthea, despite her talents, was only eighteen.

What kind of clout could a kid like that have?

Carole gazed at Anthea and said earnestly, "Annie, honey, I want you to know I've truly let go. Whatever happens back in our old town, whether it's life or death, it has nothing to do with me anymore."

Anthea nodded slightly, "Mom, it eases my mind to hear you say that."

"Silly girl," Carole replied affectionately, "Annie, there's something I want to ask you."

"Go ahead, Mom."

"Do you think I'm too old to start learning some new language?"

"You want to learn new language?" Anthea was taken aback.

She had thought Carole might ask about the recent troubles with the Yeager family.

It seemed Carole had really moved on.

Carole nodded. She wanted to learn French. She had never thought it was important until last week when she met with some French clients. She had felt like a complete illiterate. She couldn't understand a thing, not even a simple word. Thankfully, there were a couple of students from a language school at the next table.

So, Carole decided to use her free time to seriously study French.

Anthea looked up at Carole, "Mom, you can learn at any age if you're willing."

"Really?" Carole was surprised. At thirty-nine, she had thought it was a lost cause.