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.

Uncle Nanson,” Anthea handed Nanson a portion of the

puzzled. Wasn’t all

said, “Don’t forget, Uncle Nanson, I won this cash. Without me, you’d be so broke

was clear that five grand was more

a playful laugh, “What’s a kiddo like you doing loaded with so much cash? Maybe you

Mom’s medical bills,” Anthea

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

health had failed these years, and

toward them from a distance, causing Nanson to instinctively

forward as if the glare meant nothing to her, as cool as a cucumber.

nearby car sat a figure with

in hand,

opened, revealing deep eyes

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smile played upon the

Was that

Daniel was agape with

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

have seen

and rubbed his eyes with the other. When he looked again, everything

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