From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 13

Chapter 13

Bob scrambled to apologize with a few of his buddies.

Anthea didn’t hold a grudge and turned to Nanson. “Uncle Nanson, let’s get out of here.”

“Okay.” Nanson promptly followed Anthea’s lead.

Bob and his crew were left scratching their heads as they watched the pair stride away.

Anthea had called Nanson ‘Uncle‘. But why did Nanson seem more like Anthea’s loyal sidekick than her uncle?

As they walked, Anthea glanced at Nanson. “How much did we rake in tonight?”

“It’s all here.” Nanson immediately pulled out his wallet and handed all the cash to Anthea.

After Nanson handed over the money, it dawned on him. Why was he so obedient to Anthea?

It was a strange feeling, almost instinctive.

Anthea counted quickly, a blur of fingers revealing over fifteen thousand bucks..

She was so fast that Nanson barely had time to process before she finished counting.

your cut, Uncle Nanson,” Anthea handed Nanson a portion of the

puzzled. Wasn’t all that money

forget, Uncle Nanson, I won this cash. Without me, you’d

was clear that five grand was more than

a playful laugh, “What’s a kiddo like you doing loaded with

Mom’s medical bills,” Anthea replied, referring to Carole’s

for Carole’s treatment, Nanson didn’t press further.

had failed these years, and Anthea seemed a

them from a

Anthea didn’t even blink, walking forward as if the

car sat a figure with a sleek silhouette.

silver cross in hand,

opened, revealing deep eyes as they

11:18 m

Chapter 13

smile played

Was that a smile?

the rearview mirror, Daniel was agape

Sherman for so long, he’d never seen him smile.

have

rubbed his eyes with the other. When he

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255